Unwanted furniture, bikes and garden tools wanted

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THE Walton Lea Partnership, is requesting donations of unwanted furniture, bikes and gardening tools from people in the local community.
The charity runs two sites based in Warrington, the Walton Lea Walled Garden in Higher Walton and the Long Lane Garden Centre in Orford, and provides supported employment for adults with learning difficulties, mental health challenges and the early onset of Alzheimer’s.
The charity has a number of ongoing projects which enable its beneficiaries to learn skills in gardening, floristry, woodwork, conservation and customer service in a therapeutic manner. It is searching for material donations to ensure beneficiaries can continue to gain from its services.
The ‘Recycled Cycles’ project restores bikes of any condition and needs bike parts plus both adult and children’s bikes. The ‘Take a Seat’ project, which restores furniture ranging from tables and chairs to picture frames and everything in between requires unwanted furniture, paint and wood for up-cycling and restoration. In addition, both sites have gardens and nurseries and have also asked for gardening tools to help with the maintenance.
The charity relies on donations and support from Trusts and Warrington Social Services, but also depends on sales from visitors purchasing its produce, upcycled furniture and plants, in order to finance the work that it provides for its beneficiaries and the wider community.
Commenting on the call for donations, manager at the Walton Lea Partnership, Kate Fitch said: “Of course monetary donations are important to keep the charity running for its beneficiaries and for the Warrington community. However, this is a call for material donations, and we’re asking people to have a look around for furniture they are looking to throw away, gardening tools they no longer use, or any storage solutions they do not need, and get in touch, as we’re always so grateful for such donations.
“I believe Walton Lea Partnership is a fantastic asset to the Warrington area, but to keep it going we have to occasionally ask the generous people within the local area for their help. We would be so very grateful to anyone who donated, as it really does make a difference.”
If you’re interested in providing a donation to the Walton Lea Partnership you can get in touch by calling either site – the Walton Lea Walled Garden on 01925 860143 and the Long Lane Garden Centre on 01925 632847.
In addition, Walton Lea Partnership is always looking for volunteers to help out at the charity across both sites, in the shop, within the gardens and on its various projects, especially at weekends. If you feel you have the skills and are looking to help out a local charity, then please get in contact by calling either site.
To find out more information about the Walton Lea Partnership, please visit the website at www.waltonleaproject.btck.co.uk or alternatively you can donate to the charity’s donation page here: http://localgiving.com/charity/waltonleaproject.


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