Mum's the Word in Accrington!

Mum’s the Word is coming to Accrington. This successful initiative set up by Rachel Rhodes and Caroline Fotios has been such a huge hit in Blackburn they want to extend into Hyndburn. The project involves collecting old textiles, especially school uniforms and selling them at a fraction of the usual cost. The scheme helps hard pressed families and benefits the environment as it prevents old uniforms and clothes going to landfill.

The project relies on members of the public donating their old school uniforms and textiles and a series of collection points will be available throughout the Borough in public buildings and schools for people to visit.
Caroline and Rachel will be in Accrington Market Hall on Saturday 7th September promoting the scheme, so people can come and visit to see what it’s all about. There will be a collection point available also so people can bring their uniforms and textiles. These will be advertised in due course with the plan being to open a unit in the Arndale Centre in Accrington where the pre-loved clothing can be sold.

Caroline said: “We have been overwhelmed by the success of the project. There is a real interest from families and everyone has been extremely supportive. We are really looking forward to establishing a base in Hyndburn. Mum’s The Word is a service for the local community, we’re constantly on the lookout for donations of school clothes, shoes and other equipment, to replenish the store. If you have any old blazers, shirts, ties, books, stationery or even tupperware, lying around the house, please drop them off at the shop, so that they can go to a good home.”

Councillor Clare Pritchard, Deputy Leader of the Council said “Mum’s The Word is a fantastic initiative, which will benefit the wider community. We are working in partnership to ensure this scheme is a success here in Hyndburn.”

To donate any unwanted school uniforms and activity items, please call Caroline or Rachel on 07968 802824 .