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Radio Cumbria,6 mins
Cumbria Crystal - shaken but not stirred
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Maker of 007's favourite drinking glass is working hard to keep endangered crafts alive. Cut glass crystal cutting requires special dedication, with only 8 people left in the UK that can do it. This skills shortage and rising energy costs has seen the Ulverston company cut back production by 50%.
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