Tick, tock

IT was heartening to read of support for arrowsmiths such as Will Sherman (‘To the point’, February 23). The article notes clockmaking is also endangered. The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers operates a small, but comprehensive apprentice scheme, providing training materials and, importantly, professional mentoring. Additionally, we offer bursaries and prizes to the best horology students. The artisans may be few, but there is good support available. James Nye, master of the Clockmakers’ Company