News from the Network 11 – 15 February

Your weekly roundup of news from the network! 

Emmaus Bristol check out a new home for future Companions

This is our staff outing (no picnic or fizzy pop!) to view the property in Redfield that we took on from Bristol City Council in November. Currently being renovated, it will soon accommodate more people facing homelessness. #bristol #homelessness pic.twitter.com/lPBtggRLdq

— Emmaus Bristol (@EmmausBristol) February 12, 2019

ILM Highland have a huge amount of Christmas stock, perfect for getting ready for the day in advance!

Come and get a bargain at the ILM Highland Christmas Clearance shop. Once its gone its gone. Remember Christmas is just around the corner be prepared!!
Find us at Unit 1g Teaninich Industrial Estate, Alness, IV17 0XS pic.twitter.com/Wh1pZ63Mmn

— ILM Highland (@ILMHighland) February 14, 2019

Shaw Trust share Gordon’s inspiring story to employment

Gordon is a Work and Health Programme customer who has several health conditions/disabilities and no work experience other than working with wood. This is his journey to employment: pic.twitter.com/LDPQXJiEoI

— Shaw Trust (@ShawTrust) February 15, 2019

The Sewing Rooms have been creating some beautiful pieces of furniture

here is an example of some of our exquisite craftmanship
We can’t wait to uncover for the residents of Withy Trees Day Care centre Age Concern Preston
Using @PanazFabrics pic.twitter.com/uDGDzh7q3u

— The Sewing Rooms (@SewFabAcademy) February 15, 2019

St Oswald’s Hospice launch a new charity store in Byker

Pls RT: This morning we launched a brand new St Oswald’s charity shop in #Byker. This specialist shop sells all clothing for £3 or under and has been hugely popular in Sunderland. For more info and to read the full story click here: pic.twitter.com/WG7XlEQgv8

— St Oswald’s Hospice (@stoswaldsuk) February 15, 2019

Emmaus Leicester have made an awesome video showing how to find their shop

We know how much people enjoy charity shop hopping around #Hinckley – don’t miss out on the biggest one! Only 1 min’s walk from the main shopping street – just follow the little cut through in this vid – HUGE shop specialising in furniture/household/bric a brac 🙂 #EmmausEmporium pic.twitter.com/4BeUWCLU5f

— Emmaus Leicester (@EmmausLeicester) February 15, 2019

Sofa Project help a local school redecorate with reused paint thanks to their partnerships

We 😍 this @TheCastle_Sch we were so happy to help you out. Couldn’t be in the position to donate it to you without the support of @BristolWaste & @Comm_RePaint & @niccipeck . Look at all you fabulous painters! @duluxuk #reuse #bristol https://t.co/4XWUrzVl2K

— SOFA Project (@Sofa_Project) February 14, 2019

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