A group of volunteers who make reusable period pads for refugees has reached the milestone of creating over 2,000 pads during a sewing day last month.
Held at the Memorial Hall, the sewing day saw 23 women in attendance, armed with sewing machines, scissors, large quantities of fabric, and an iron and ironing board to create the period pads for the Pachamama Project, a charity that helps women and girls who are refugees escape period poverty.
“This was the seventh sewing day that Holy Trinity Eco Church has arranged, so the production line was soon up and running,” said organiser Lynne Vercoe. “Scissors snipped and machines whirred, and by the end of the day, nearly 180 pads could be added to the group’s total of over 2,000 pads produced in the past three and a half years. That is approximately 380 women that the group has helped.”
“We were once again very grateful to Dilton Memorial Hall for donating the use of the hall, and to Weavers pub and the church cake bakers who provided the refreshments,” Lynne said.
If you would like to help with the project, please contact Lynne Vercoe c/o the Team Office via email at office@whtministry.org.uk.
“There is a large team who make these pads at home, so there is no need to wait until the next sewing day to join in,” Lynne added.