PM’s ringing endorsement during visit
THE Prime Minister was among the holidaymakers enjoying the spring sunshine in north Wales this weekend.
Theresa May popped into an arts and crafts shop in Dolgellau in Gwynedd on Saturday before attending a Palm Sunday service at the town’s St Mary’s Church.
She bought two sterling silver rings made by Barmouth jeweller Anna Hicks at the Celf Aran Arts shop on Eldon Square, as well as some Welsh slate coasters made by Mat Fletcher.
The PM, who regularly attends church, was spotted at St Mary’s yesterday morning wearing one of the rings she bought on Saturday.
Ms Hicks, 54, said she was delighted the Prime Minister liked her work.
“When I first heard she had bought some of my pieces, I thought it was a wind-up, but I am very pleased that she liked the rings,” she said.
“They are practical rings that can be worn every day. We would be delighted if she came back to the shop. Apparently she’s a regular visitor and I think it’s great that she buys locally when she is here.” Matt Fletcher, 38, served Mrs May at the shop and made the coasters she bought.
“My father-in-law pointed out a lady he said looked like the Prime Minister, but I didn’t think anything of it,” he said. “Later her husband came over and asked if they could look at some rings. When I realised it was Theresa May, I got very nervous and started to fumble with the keys for the display case.”