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



Thursday 12 January 2012

Inga's Christening

'I Packed This Myself' - the whole heart of the project - lies in the hopes, aspirations, skills and experience that migrant workers bring with them when they come to this country. And how they interact with local communities, and local communities interact with them.
It's always quite poignant when, doing workshops, people volunteer to show rather personal things that reveal their background. Inga has brought this lovely photo of herself as a baby, on her christening day. Her mother is looking glamorous, rather like Inga now. Her brother on the right is less than happy - no longer the centre of attention, perhaps!
Inga's brother works at at Leedstown and I was pleased to see him (albeit briefly) when he dropped Inga off at Truro.
One of the huge pluses of this project has been the unexpected friendships forged, and contacts made.