Alladins Cave on the Move

4 Special report ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ is on the move Report by Mary Queally Friday, October 9, 2015 Friday, FROM a humble collection of po- tentially useful scrap in a small garage in Clun over 25 years ago, Scrappies was established as a charity and has developed into an expansive popular store serving Shropshire, the community and the The Journal environment in a variety of different ways. Scrappies is the county’s only scrapstore and over the years the environment has undoubtedly benefited from the recy- cling of a vast stock of materials, much of which would otherwise have ended up in landfill sites. The store has been run by a team of dedi- cated part-time staff and volunteers overseen by an enthusiastic board of trustees and man- agement committee. Inspiration Their foresight has now resulted in the deci- sion to establish a more focused and relevant service that meets the needs of those people excited by creative arts and crafts, as well as providing the opportunity to educate and in- spire people of all ages to recycle, re-use and re-make. While continuing to collect and recycle scrap materials, the development of creative arts and crafts and the educational needs of modern so- ciety will be the main focus. The ‘legend’ on this bag says it all about Scrappies The scrapstore recycles of a vast stock of materials Beautiful arts and crafts are made from scrap items Thus, from tomorrow (Saturday) Scrappies can be found at its new location: 1 Sherratt the agenda, not only in-store, but also out in and sizes, will still have obvious practical uses. now boasts five professional artists and craft appointment by telephone on 01694 722511. Court, Beaumont Road, Church Stretton, just the community in schools, youth clubs and at But many of the materials will no longer be makers who run the workshops for children The store is largely dependent on a keen a stone’s throw from its existing premises. local events. regarded merely as handy quick-fixes for use and adults. body of volunteers for most of its day-to-day Though it will still be an “Aladdin’s Cave” of Scrappies will also support agencies involved in construction or repairs. They will also be Opening hours are currently Wednesday activities. Call if you are interested, and learn available resources, more prominence will be in the care of the elderly as well as children more widely recognised as a medium waiting 11am-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm and Satur- all about volunteering at Scrappies, and how it given to the training and development of skills with special or additional needs. to be transformed into interesting and colour- day 10am-2pm, but plans are in hand to ex- can be both interesting and rewarding. to encourage creative awareness in people of The image of the scrap itself will also be en- ful hand-crafted items to be proud of. tend those in the future. Visitors are welcome to drop in at the new all ages. hanced. Much of the stock, such as containers Scrappies has the expertise to show how all Schools and groups unable to visit Scrappies premises. You can be sure of a warm welcome Craft workshops will continue to be high on and innumerable odds and ends in all shapes this can be achieved and their ‘creative’ team during these times can book an out-of-hours and the staff will be delighted to show you 9 0 4 8 2 5 : r e b m u n y t i r Independent Boarding and Day School a h c d e r e t s i g e R Stretching OCTOBER OPEN EVENTS potential - WE WILL HELP YOU MAKE YOUR CHOICE FOR 2016 realising Apply on-line or come and visit us ambitions on one of the following days: AspireCentre, Burford, TenburyWells since 1913 Thursday 22ndOctober 3.30pm-7pm Emily -Ballerina -AspiringMedic OswestryCampus Wed21stOctober 5pm-8pm WalfordCampus SIXTH FORM Sat 17th October 10am-2pm Information Evening Everyone is welcome! Tuesday 13th October, 6pm 01691 688080 WWW.NSC.AC.UK www.moretonhall.org |01691773671 Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 3EW.

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