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Bedfordshire Basketmakers
22 Tilsworth Road,
Stanbridge,
LEIGHTON BUZZARD,
LU7 9JA
www.bedfordshirebasketmakers.f
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Company Description

Bedfordshire Basketmakers has many years of experience and provide quality products from their workshop in Stanbridge, South Bedfordshire. Paul Weir is a Yeoman member of The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, which is a great honour and a mark of quality and excellence.

Commonly referred to as wicker baskets (a word possibly of Scandinavian origin) their range includes cat and dog baskets, laundry, magazines, logs, umbrellas and bicycles, shopping trolleys, stair baskets, picnic hampers and trugs. For outdoors; fishing baskets, creels, eel traps, hanging baskets and plant supports. Bespoke baskets made and many commissions of unusual shapes and sizes have been undertaken. They repair baskets, chairs or furniture, in willow or cane. Call them to discuss your requirements.

The company provide a range of willow baskets for individuals and businesses where customers can expect first class products from an experienced craftsman. If well cared for they can last 50 years or more. Their products are very strong and highly practical, a comprehensive range of designs for everyday use. Made with good quality English willow they are available from their workshop or by mail order. Diane creates hand twisted willows and beaded willow hearts for display in the home, along with garden supports for outdoor plants.

They also give talks and demonstrations to clubs and organisations in the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas. Paul teaches basket making, training can be given on your own premises.

They are a friendly and hard working team. Bedfordshire Basketmakers have a satisfied group of clients located throughout the UK. They include kitchen manufacturers, Shepperton Studios, Midland Television and Channel 4’s Time Team, dove release companies, undertakers, Bedfordshire County Council and countless private customers. Many return to make further purchases.

Key Services

Basket repairs

Many items can be repaired either using cane or willow. Chairs or settees,...

The last 10 Customer Reviews

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Marcus Orchard
Farnham Common

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 18 Nov 2011

We contacted Paul to get a bespoke basket made for our utility room; the aim was to have a large laundry basket, onto which we could attach wheels so that it could be pushed under the units. The experience was excellent from start to finish; Paul immediately understood what we were trying to achieve, the quote was provided in a couple of hours, the basket completed on time (a few days early) and we could not be happier with the result. The basket is very large, so we had concerns on structure and shape, but the end product is very robust, has a great shape / colour, was exceedingly good value bearing in mind its size and fits the space perfectly; furthermore the dimensions requested and delivered were spot on. Thank you very much! Marcus and Kirsten Orchard

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Neil Cairns
Leighton Buzzard

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 9 Jan 2011

An unusual task to be asked to make, a wicker sidecar for an old motorcycle with double curves and different colour wickerwork. I think Paul enjoyed making it as much as I did mounting on my sidecar frame. It certainly attracts lots and lots of attention where ever I go with it.

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Alison Finley
St. Albans

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 9 Jan 2011

Paul and Diane were exeptionally helpful and understanding at a difficult time. Paul and I discussed our requirements on a Monday and he was able to complete and deliver within a week, amidst the poor prevailing weather conditions.
The basketwork coffin was beautifully made and fit for purpose - it was rather a pity it had to be buried!
A great solution for a 'green' burial.
Thank you.

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Stewart Turnbull
Bognor Regis

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 21 Sep 2009

I recently purchased an old Pashley trike and asked Paul if he would make me a rear basket to replace the nasty rusty wire-mesh one that came with it. Paul made a willow basket with a solid base – to the exact specification I supplied. His basket exceeded my expectation, is stunning to look at and is a real 'head turner'. I am more than happy with Paul's work, he is a genuine craftsman and I wish him every success.

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Phyl Spence
Forfar

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 29 Mar 2009

It was a real pleasure to deal with Paul and Di from start to finish. Paul custom-made an narrow version of his standard stair basket for my father at no extra cost. Dad is delighted with his basket and I was delighted with the prompt and friendly service.
It's lovely to have a hand-made object which will last for years. Thanks Paul and Di.

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Mary Lumb

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 1 Jan 2009

Paul and Di were amazing, when i placed my order for a fishing basket they new just what i was wanting. Due to being very unorganised it was ony a short time before christmas before i ordered, so i never expected the product to be at my home on time, how ever it was and the quality was outstanding. They only required a small deposit and then invoiced me with the finished product.
I can not fault the exceptional service they provided and the quality of the product is second to none.

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Myanah Saunders

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 14 Dec 2008

The service was prompt, friendly and efficient, the basket arrived well within the promised date and is absolutely beautiful. The company does not pretend to be the cheapest, but it supplies a quality product which will outlast cheaper imports, so good value for money.

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John Biggs

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 10 Nov 2008

Paul made me a pair of pannier baskets for my 1904 Ford car. These baskets have a complex curved shape to match the contours of the rear tonneau and Paul has made a superb job of meeting my requirements.

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Marilyn Brownsell

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 9 Nov 2008

I have a laundry basket made to my own specification, magazine rack and a number of waste paper baskets, also some twisty willows. I am extremely pleased with all my products. They are made to an extremely high standard, exceptional value for money and will last for many, many years.

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David Ireson
Bedford

5.0 out of 5

Posted : 5 Nov 2008

We have made several purchases of different items over a number of years and have been most satisfied with all aspects of the transactions.

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