SISTERS-in-law Kaye Whittaker and Sharon Harrison have set up a new venture to make the most of their stripping skills!

The young women, who are dab hands when it comes to restoration work on antiques, have set a new shop, Wood 'N' Stuff, in Burnley.

Kaye, a former nursery nurse and Sharon, who used to work in sales, have received financial assistance and business advice from ELTEC in launching the shop which was officially opened on Saturday by their college tutor Bill Illston.

They recently completed a two-year antique restoration course at Burnley College learning such skills as French and wax polishing, scratch repair, hand stripping, furniture repair and upholstery.

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