Clachworks social enterprise in Inverness is breaking down barriers to make DIY more accessible, says Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick
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A social enterprise which is breaking down barriers to make DIY more accessible has been praised by a Highlands and Islands MSP.
Emma Roddick visited Clachworks, a socially inclusive space for making and remaking in Inverness.
Afterwards, she said it had been great to hear about the aims, vision, and mission for the social enterprise by its founder and managing director, Lauren Pyott.
“The energy she has for it is infectious and I left feeling energised by the care and ambition she has for our community,” she said.
“Clachworks is going to have a tool library, workshops, all sorts to get folk into DIY.
“They recognise all the social, economic, and environmental barriers that unfortunately prevent people from getting involved in fun and useful things like DIY and they want to break them down while creating a circular economy and building a community space for the people of Inverness.
“It was great to hear from Lauren that many of these barriers are already being broken for many underrepresented groups, with the majority of interest in Clachworks being from women.” Ms Roddick said the UK was known for having a shortage of women in trades jobs such as carpenters, joiners, and engineers.
“To create safe spaces for them to learn these practical skills while being part of a community is so important,” she said.
Clachworks vision shines light on the common good
Ms Roddick hoped that by sharing information about groups such as Clachworks, more people would be encouraged to support the initiatives and motivated to pursue their own local community groups.
She recommend people keep an eye out for their events and promised to make a return visit.
