A colourful bee trail made from recycled bottle lids has taken flight at Brindale House, one of our temporary accommodation sites for families and individuals facing homelessness.

Designed by residents and Plastic Shed, a community benefit society that turns plastic waste into meaningful projects, the trail will help new residents feel more settled in what can often be an uncertain time.

Each bee was crafted by current residents, who enjoyed sketching out their visions during a creative workshop. The bees were then brought to life by repurposing bottle lids collected by the people of Stockport, bringing a real sense of community to the trail. 

Announcing the project on Instagram, Plastic Shed wrote: “We hope by working together that this trail will create a fun, interactive adventure for new residents to enjoy upon arrival, as well as a way to explore their new home, meet new people and become more comfortable within their space.”

The finished bee trail is dotted around the walls of Brindale House, brightening up the surrounding area and providing a little bit of joy for residents and their neighbours.