All of the beautiful items created will be available for sale at Hidden Help Vintage shop on the Wheal Rose Estate in Scorrier, and at the Kernow Reuse shop based at Launceston’s Household Waste Recycling Centre.

This initiative aims to provide vulnerable and marginalised groups within the local community with the skills to create beautiful Christmas decorations and rag wreaths for the festive season, giving new life to discarded items whilst creating purpose, and togetherness in the process.

Kernow Recovery Community is a peer led organisation where people come together to support one another in recovery, developing safe spaces which promote creativity and connection. The donated materials from SUEZ will support workshops held by The Sew and Sews where individuals of all ages can gather to learn new crafting skills.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from SUEZ. Every item sold will help fund more creative workshops and recovery sessions, offering individuals in recovery from trauma the chance to learn new skills, and build confidence.’ said Ben Langwith from Kernow Recovery Community.

Olivia Crisp, Community and Partnership Manager at SUEZ said ‘ it’s been an absolute delight to support such a wonderful cause through the reuse of unwanted textiles. Our work with local communities is important to us and this project not only supports residents but also the environment through reuse and upcycling.’

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