A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND business for Ruddington has got off to a flying start and is seeing all ages pass through the door.
Rider's Ink tattoo studio in Church Street is the first tattoo establishment in the village.
Owner Scott Morrell said he was thrilled with the regular custom he is receiving.
The father-of-one said: "I'm getting about three or four customers a day at the minute, which is great. During the opening day at the end of April, I was fully booked and people had to make appointments – we were that busy."
Mr Morrell, 25, added that his shop was appealing to all ages.
He said: "We have had a good range of people in so far. The other day I had an old lady who wanted an angel on her back and just before her I did a religious symbol for an 18-year-old lad.
"I know Ruddington isn't the kind of place you might expect a tattoo studio, but we've got people popping in all the time. Some of them are just a bit curious about us and want to have a look around, others know what they want and come and get it done."
The 2011 census showed that the average age in Ruddington was 42, but a large chunk of residents are over 45, with 1,508 of the 7,216 residents aged between 45 and 59, and 484 people aged 75 to 84.
Mr Morrell has previously run tattoo shops in Carlton Road and Nuthall Road but decided to move to Ruddington after business slowed down.
He has taken on an apprentice to help him out two days a week at his Ruddington business.
He added: "I always knew I wanted to be a tattoo artist. Drawing was the only thing I was good at when I was at school, so I just took it up. I have been doing it for six years now.
"The other two shops were not doing as well, so I moved. I'm from Clifton, so this is much more convenient for me too. I plan to stay here for the future."
The shop is open Monday to Friday, 9am until 6pm. Tattoo prices start at £10 and all customers must be at least 18 years old.
If you want to book an appointment, contact Mr Morrell on 07860 644842.
