Watching the tragic events of 2015 unfold upon the beaches of Greece and spread through Europe, Jane and Anna, from the comfort of their seaside homes, felt they had to do something to help. Both Anna and Jane are very creative ladies, who happen to be pretty handy with a needle and thread... and so the concept of sewing for the greater good was born! They teamed up with Hastings Supports Refugees, a group Jane had helped set up earlier in the year, to put on a bird making workshop. Birds are often seen as symbols of hope and peace and so they were the perfect choice of mascot. Our volunteers rallied to make the tiny little birds, that are just big enough to fit in the palms and pockets of the refugee children and, hopefully, provide comfort as they make their long and difficult journeys to safety. The response to the Workshop was overwhelming and the result was a huge box of birds being sent off to Lesvos. And so the idea grew wings... and became A Bird in the Hand Project. As well as bird-making workshops, we have put together make-your-own kits, with the help of volunteers, that we sell for £5. The money generated will be used to provide art therapy kits for refugees and help bolster Hastings Supports Refugees' work, responding to the many emergencys generated by this crisis. If you would like to be involved, or would like to buy a kit then please get in touch! The Bird in the Hand Project Team
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