Life skills
IN a bid to inspire the entrepreneurs of the future, the BBC – in conjunction with tycoon Alan Sugar – launched The Apprentice, and an offshoot for juniors.
An equally valuable service could be provided if they launched a series to unearth the apprentice craftsmen of the future.
For, as the impending retirement of Sheffield penknife maker Trevor
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Hide AdAblett shows, there's a dearth of young people willing to dedicate their lives to preserving Britain's traditional crafts.
It is these ancient industries that add so much to the vibrancy of
the country's heritage, and why it has such worldwide appeal.
More clearly needs to be done so that the lifetime of skills learned by Mr Ablett, and others, can be harnessed and passed on to future generations before they are lost forever.