Make Do and Mend group for Pantyffynnon
Amman Valley residents are turning old into new, as part of a new recession busting project. A ‘Make Do and Mend’ group has been set up in Pantyffynnon to help people learn sewing and craft skills. Organisers say it has proved a big hit, with residents able to turn outdated items into new and fashionable ones, without breaking the bank. The area’s Communities First team has set up the group following calls from people for an outlet to hone their skills. Members meet every Monday in Elim Church from 2-4pm. Communities First Development Worker Emma Martin-Jewell said: “Since the recession there has been a great emphasis on going back to a ‘make do and mend’ society, but having the skills to turn something old into something new and fashionable is often difficult. “The group has been set up to learn these types of skills without the need to break the bank. “It also encourages people to make new friends, develop a skill and share their knowledge. “We hope the project will give the particip...