Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp The Travelling Auctioneers season three has been unveiling hidden gems, thanks in part to newcomer Lauren Wood. The show, narrated by seasoned bargain hunter Christina Trevanion, follows a team of experts as they scour the country in search of undervalued treasures. Long-time stars Izzie Balmer and JJ Chalmers are back to lend their expertise, now accompanied by four fresh additions to the team. Among them are restorer Lauren Wood and auctioneers Briony “Bee” Harford, James “JB” Broad, and Saf Fakir. Lauren spent her childhood constructing intricate Lego creations and was influenced by her father’s DIY projects. He inspired her to pursue a degree in cabinet-making, a skill she has applied to the craft of wooden furniture restoration.
The Travelling Auctioneers star Lauren Wood and her wife Martha.
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Lauren spent a decade teaching woodwork at a secondary school before being encouraged to compete in season two of Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker by her loving wife Martha, whom she affectionately refers to as “Dolly.” In 2012, Lauren and Dolly met by chance during a surf camp weekend held in the picturesque town of Gower, Wales. They share two beautiful children, with a third little one on the way as Lauren sets off to film the hit show. . Lauren has bravely opened up about her heartache during the filming of Britain’s Best Woodworker, revealing that her wife suffered a miscarriage. The talented star channelled her struggles into an emotive clock design on the show, using it to symbolize their difficult IVF journey.
The Travelling Auctioneers star Lauren Wood won Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker in 2022.
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She spoke openly to Diva magazine: “My clock design was a clock representing our IVF journey, representing the womb lining and the embryo (clock face) balancing carefully inside. “The stand was representative of a rainbow, and it was showing how time stands still and everything is in balance during IVF. “I didn’t put a battery in our clock, and I did one dot for midnight – Dot was going to be the name of our third child. “Dolly was incredibly supportive throughout and she held the fort back at home with our children at a particularly crazy time. We both had to be strong and keep going.” Her victory in 2022 on Britain’s Best Woodworker came as a moment of triumph amidst personal trials. Lauren expressed her joy in practicing her craft and contributing to sustainability: “For me, being hands on and restoring things is a life skill that not only brings joy to myself and others but also means we as a nation can reuse products and save them from landfill, so I’m thrilled to be putting my passion into practice alongside this top team!” The Travelling Auctioneers continues weekdays at 4.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
