Introducing producers and makers from the community to Gloucester Services is really important to us, so we’re delighted to have a new, sustainable product in the Farmshops.
Introducing producers and makers from the community to Gloucester Services is really important to us, so we’re delighted to have a new, sustainable product in the Farmshops now which is perfect for the holiday season!
Created by our friends at the Gloucester Resource Centre (GRC), the Travel Bear and Curly the Glove Puppet are perfect gifts and holiday makes – we love that the Travel Bear even comes with its own travel diary!
Beth Cleaver, CEO of GRC said: “Our ‘Make Your Own’ Sparrow craft packs idea came from visiting Gloucester Services and seeing an opportunity to create something bespoke, which includes everything needed for
a small project with children. They are perfect to do on holiday, while travelling, or as a gift to take when visiting family or friends.
“Our packs have been carefully put together by our group of amazing
volunteers here in Gloucester, using materials and offcuts reclaimed from
businesses across the county. We already work with Gloucester Services and some of their food suppliers to collect and re-use items that would otherwise go to waste.
We’re incredibly grateful to have support and funding from Gloucestershire Gateway Trust to get our first two products up and running.”
“Volunteering at GRC gives me the opportunity to get out of the house and spend time with like-minded people. Cutting and processing the materials is really therapeutic and I feel I’m doing something worthwhile that supports the community
on my doorstep. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and I can meet with other creative people in a safe space.”Gayle, GRC volunteer