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Meet Joffrey Watson The Chainsaw Bloke

Season 1, Ep. 146
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Mollie meets Joffrey Watson, a UK chainsaw sculptor, who creates bespoke wooden sculptures from fallen trees using chainsaws and wood tools. Based in Shropshire, Joffery is also a town crier! A fascinating and funny guy. A pleasure to introduce you to Joffrey...

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