A new pottery studio based in a village near Andover has been awarded a business incentive grant of £750 by Test Valley Borough Council.

Kate Scott opened ‘Primal Pottery’ at the Fairground Craft Centre in Weyhill after a career change from being a secondary school teacher.

Her new business centres around pottery classes and unique handmade pottery gifts.

Kate runs lessons in the daytime and on Thursday evenings with her pottery wheel classes proving to be very popular.

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She sells her pottery wares at Hampshire Open Studios and various events and fetes throughout the borough.

Kate said: “It is great to receive a council grant to support my new business venture. I am putting the grant money towards a new pottery wheel which will make a huge difference.”

Charlton and the Pentons ward Councillor Linda Lashbrook said: “It is fantastic to be able to give Primal Pottery a helping hand to get set up and offer pottery classes in the borough. The business incentive grants are a great opportunity for new business ventures in Test Valley.”

Business incentive grants are for new businesses located in Test Valley and must be applied for before you start your business. They will be paid once you have been up and running for six months.

Anyone starting a business can find out more and download an application form at: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/businessgrantsandsupport/grantsandfunding/businessincentivegrant