MAKE do and mend your way through these tough times.
Wartime Britain is the inspiration for a series of workshops organised by Shoreline Housing to help people make their pounds stretch a little further.
Their Ministry Of Saving two-day workshop will show tenants how to be more thrifty with some super-scrimping ideas like sewing clothing, cooking leftovers and growing vegetables, as well as giving them advice and support on money-management tips. It comes in light of Government changes to benefits, such as the controversial bedroom tax, which has lead to many people claiming they now struggle to make ends meet.
Shoreline business improvement manager Leigh Collingwood said: "The government's welfare reform changes have had a massive impact on our tenants, and coupled with the current economic climate we know that many people are finding it financially difficult. We're already out and about meeting tenants face-to-face to provide them with the support and advice they need but we thought this was another way to help people make their money go further, as well as providing a free fun day for all ages. Tenants can enjoy learning new skills, pick up super-scrimping ideas and thrifty tips or take the opportunity to get money advice from us if they haven't already done so."
There's also fun for the young including a visit from Mr Shiney, face painting and children's car tracks.
The workshops will be held on Tuesday, August 6 from 11am to 3pm at Grimsby Minister, St James' Square and on Friday, August 9 from 11am to 3pm at Cleethorpes Memorial Hall.