With long summer holidays in the offing and family… let’s call it bonding…on the horizon, allow me to introduce you to a sanity-saver guaranteed to calm tensions and bring multi-generational birds of feather around the table. Or at least keep the in-laws out of the kitchen when you need some head space.

The Jam Gallery in lovely Ashburton have just brought out a bestselling belter with their Birds of Dartmoor Jigsaw. It’s designed by Jam’s talented co-owner Glen Middleham, who runs the Ashburton gallery with graphic designer partner, Michael Jones, and manufactured in Hatherleigh, right here in Devon.

Based on Jam’s bestselling Birds of Dartmoor print, it’s ideal for puzzlers, twitchers, Dartmoor-lovers and frankly anyone who appreciates local, bespoke gifts.

Glen adapted the 66 x 50cm puzzle from his original photo collage print of vintage birdies, and had it printed using vegan inks on 100% recycled board, with a helpful reference poster included.

Comprising 1000 colourful pieces, it can take anything from a couple of days for the avid jigsaw fan to complete, or up to a week if you’re distracted by Bridgerton.

When Glen isn’t creating beautiful dioramas and graffiti-inspired lifestyle gear, he’s also a TV producer who’s worked with the likes of Rylan and Ant and Dec. That’s multi-tasking!

Coming next? The Butterflies of Dartmoor Jigsaw, also based on the print, and available from 18 July 2024. Dare we mention *whispers* perfect Christmas gift?

The Birds of Dartmoor Jigsaw costs £32, and is available in store and online from The Jam Gallery, 18 North Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7QD Tel ‭07491 316020‬, and you can pre-order Butterflies of Dartmoor Jigsaw, £32.