Knotty But Nice Press Pack

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🔹 Business Overview

Knotty But Nice is a Worcestershire-based business creating handcrafted outdoor timber furniture, play equipment, verandas, and decking with a rustic charm and sustainable ethos. Founded by Andy Calvert, a former Design Engineer, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with a community-driven approach. Every piece celebrates the natural beauty of FSC-certified timber — knots, grain, and all — while offering honest pricing and personal service.

Operating from Upton upon Severn, Knotty But Nice serves Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire, with national availability on request. Its growing reputation is built on local trust, quality craftsmanship, and genuine value.

📰 Recent Feature Highlights

• Donation to St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Worcester): Two bespoke multi-level potion tables crafted from reclaimed timber and finished in a colourful, magical theme.
  
  

• Donation to Hazel Oak School (Shirley, West Midlands): Candy-coloured playground benches designed to enhance outdoor learning and play for pupils with special educational needs.
  
  

• Community Incentive: A pledge to donate a mobile planter to a local school once the Knotty But Nice Facebook page reaches 1,000 followers.
  
  

These gestures reflect the business’s commitment to community, sustainability, and supporting schools with affordable, high-quality outdoor resources.

🧱 Product & Service Range

Knotty But Nice offers a diverse range of outdoor creations including:

• School Play & Learning Equipment – climbing trestles, potion tables, messy play stations, and imaginative outdoor setups.
  
  

• Garden & Home Furniture – hand-finished benches, chairs, and tables in rustic designs.
  
  

• Bespoke Decking & Verandas – custom-built installations for outdoor living.
  
  

• Gazebos & Outdoor Structures – crafted for both function and timeless style.
  
  

• Frontier-Style & Farmyard Features – unique wooden pieces inspired by traditional British countryside design.
  
  

All products are designed and built in Worcestershire, with free local delivery and optional free professional installation.

💬 Quote for Use

“For me, it’s not about sterile, perfect finishes or synthetic materials — it’s about celebrating the natural warmth and character of wood. In a world driven by technology, we believe in keeping things reassuringly human.”
— Andy Calvert, Founder, Knotty But Nice

🗞️ Suggested Headlines

Editors may choose or adapt any of the following:

1. Local Craftsmanship with Heart: Knotty But Nice Brings Rustic Charm to Worcestershire Schools
   
   

2. How a Upton Craftsman Is Building a Community One Bench at a Time
   
   

3. From Verandas to Potion Tables – Knotty But Nice Leads a Local Timber Revival
   
   

4. Handcrafted in Worcestershire: The Small Business Making a Big Difference
   
   
   

🖼️ Suggested Image Captions

1. Founder Andy Calvert of Knotty But Nice with a selection of rustic outdoor furniture at his Upton workshop.
   
   

2. A custom-built veranda and seating area — one of Knotty But Nice’s popular outdoor living installations.
   
   

3. ‘Hand built by humans’: The ethos behind every Knotty But Nice creation.
   
   

📞 Contact for Press & Enquiries

Knotty But Nice
📍 Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire
📞 07874 406701
🌍 www.knottybutnice.co.uk
📧 andy@knottybutnice.co.uk
👍 facebook.com/knottybutniceuk
📸 instagram.com/knottybutniceuk