New Youth Project turns “Junk to Funk”

Young people are taking pre-loved clothes and tossed aside materials to create new, adventurous outfits in Castle Bromwich. In North Solihull where youth unemployment has reached almost three times the national average and over half of young people leave school without recognised qualifications, young people are learning how to take old clothes and household materials and turn them into something new to wear.  The project which has been funded by Comic Relief will help young people develop skill in the lost art of sewing and challenge the lack of understanding between generations by involving older residents.

The project starting on May 14^th  will culminate with a fashion showto be held at the Castle Bromwich Youth Centre. The show plans to feature a line of clothing designed by the project as well as a dance act and drama performance by young people at the Castle Bromwich Youth Centre.  Eric Knibb, Secretary of the Castle Bromwich Youth & Community Partnership who will be coordinating the project said “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to help young people gain new skills and confidence in themselves. We hope this project helps show how talented they can be and promotes even greater understanding between the young and old.”