The story so far

I PACKED THIS MYSELF is a project working with migrant workers and local communities in Cornwall, which started in 2006. The aim: to break down prejudice and increase understanding



Friday 5 March 2010

Last workshop of the week and pickers on a spring evening

Our last workshop of the week  - at Penryn College. 15 workshops this week with nearly 2,000 students. Waldek and Ewa reckon that we have 'reached' one in two students i.e. really made them question their attitudes. We review the week in the cafe at Asda, Penryn...and plan workshops and strategies for after Easter. Ewa is keen to get going again! Though have been surprised at the levels of hostility towards migrant workers and lack of knowledge of 1. the work they do 2. their importance in the local economy.
Daffodils are coming out fast now - though it's cold. Mother's Day is fast approaching. Pass a field almost covered with pickers.