An established costumes company is set to be put up for sale.
Cotswold Costumes, run by Ruth Killey (pictured above) for the past eight years, is looking for a new owner. In a social media post Ruth said: “After nearly eight years I have decided it’s time to hand over the reins to a new owner.
“This is a thriving fun business with lots of great customers both locally and throughout the UK.
“Cotswold Costumes has been a part of the community since 1982. I really hope that it will stay this way going forward!
“I have thoroughly enjoyed running the business and hope that a new owner will keep this fantastic business in the area.”
Cotswold Costumes was opened in 1982 by Maud Franklin and her friend Astrid Bingle at Days Mill in Nailsworth.
“In the late 60s Maud joined Nailsworth Dramatic Society as their wardrobe and costume person, along with Astrid, and they made loads of costumes and people used to hire them,” explained Ruth.
The founders ran the business until 2005 when it was taken over by Jim and Glynnis Robinson. When they retired in 2017 Ruth stepped in.
“I studied costume and worked in theatrical costume so it’s something I love. Working in costume at the theatre you do the same thing every day, whereas here every day is different,” Ruth explained.
Anyone interested in taking on the business should email post@cotswoldcostumes.com
