July 2022 - BBC Radio CWR

River Swan of Avon featured on BBC radio

Our founder and chief illustrator Naomi Hands-Smith talked to BBC CWR's Vic Minett about all things River Swan of Avon. .. READ MORE

May 2022 - Cotswold Journal

Royal gift shop opens in Stow to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Illustrator Naomi Hands-Smith has launched a pop-up shop in Stow to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. .. READ MORE

April 2022

River Swan of Avon to open pop-up shop in Stow-on-the-Wold

I'm delighted to announce that I'll be selling my Royal Collection and other ranges at The Curated Store in Stow-on-the-Wold throughout May... READ MORE

April 2022

Platinum Jubilee date at Ilmington's Street Party and Pig Roast

Our Royal Collection will be on sale in the Cotswold village of Ilmington on Sunday 5 June during its Jubilee Street Party ... READ MORE

February 2021 - Stratford-upon-Avon Herald

Ilmington artist Naomi Hands-Smith’s illustration of Captain Sir Tom Moore goes viral after his death

NOT only did Captain Sir Tom Moore raise millions for NHS Charities Together, he became a Covid hero to the whole nation. When he died aged 100 this week, many looked for ways of expressing the emotional impact of his loss... READ MORE

Winter 2021 edition - Stratford View

New and young businesses seeing success after lockdown

THE lockdown has had a major impact on new and young businesses during the pandemic, however there is light at the end of the tunnel for many... READ MORE

April 2020 - Stratford-upon-Avon Observer

Captain Tom inspires Warwickshire artist

THE RECORD-breaking fund-raising efforts of Captain Tom Moore have inspired a local artist to immortalise him in a poignant original drawing... READ MORE