A GRANDFATHER from Gwent will be teaching his love of bread making at a festival which celebrates the craft skills of talented older people.

Clive Lillow, 76, from Abergavenny, will be returning to GrandFest which is now in its second year and will take place on June 5 in Spitalfields, London.

The festival is presented by Royal Voluntary Service and GrandMakers, older people all over 70 years old, who will run master classes to pass on the heritage skills they have learnt and perfected over the years to the younger generation.

As president of the Royal Voluntary Service, The Duchess of Cornwall recently met all of the talented GrandMakers at the launch of GrandFest 2016 to get a sneak preview of the skills they plan to showcase at GrandFest.

The festival is expected to be even bigger and better than last year, taking over nearby cafes, shops and museums with free master classes in craft skills such as knitting, preserve making, jewellery making and bread making.

Bread making has been in Mr Lillow's family since the 1800s. He first became interested in practising the art as a young boy, when he would watch his great aunt working in her bakery in a small village in west Wales.

He began to experiment making bread and it became a life-long passion. Mr Lillow now makes fresh bread every other day for him and his family to enjoy.

Mr Lillow said: “People often give up with bread making as minor mistakes can cause the whole loaf to fail, but I’ve got some great tips that will guarantee a perfect loaf every time. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to perfect your technique, there’s something for you at my masterclass.”

For more information visit grandfest.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk