If anyone is interested. I have just dropped off my leathers for repair at Byson's, who are based in Barkway in Hertfordshire. It seems like a small friendly family business and they give you a price for each separate repair before commencing. It usually takes three weeks due to work load. However some times it can be quicker. I will post on here when I get my leathers back, to let you all know what the service was like.
www.bysonleather.co.uk
Sorry the link doesn't work, however type that in and you will find them.
My leather alterations and repair lady works out of her council house in South Ockenden. An ex shoe factory worker, her business grew from putting her son's speedway kit back together! A big fan, great character