The Oswestry shop run by a 22-year-old who transforms old furniture for new lease of life
As part of our Support the High Street series, Matt Panter spoke to Will Evans, a young man at the start of his business journey ...
It's fair to say Covid-19 lockdowns brought a fair share of stresses and challenges.
That was certainly the case for Will Evans, whose job as a joiner was put on hold as work understandably dried up.
The 22-year-old freely admits mentally, like many people, he found it a difficult time.
But, now, as he reflects back, it also provided him with the inspiration and creative spark to launch a new business.
Will opened the doors to Old to New, at 10 Leg Street, Oswestry, in December, where he sells restored, repainted, and repaired furniture.
Among other services he provides are the restoration of kitchens while people can also contact him about reviving their own pieces.
"I was a joiner before Covid," he recalls."When the pandemic happened it meant I couldn't do anything.
