Save Made in Wales!
17-05-2023
Newsletter 17th May 2023
Is the Welsh Government Listening?
Will the Welsh Government and Welsh NHS Confederation save jobs in Newtown, Wales?
We have been waiting for NHS Wales, Welsh Government Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government to announce the results for a tender for PPE.
Wales constantly proclaims that it’s green, sustainable and ethical. We (FEL) are the only bulk manufacturer in the region after saving jobs from the closure of Laura Ashley in 2019.
The results for the PPE tender were due 10th February, then mid-April and now we’re still holding on for that announcement. We want to provide these highly experienced and skilled workers with guaranteed work, safeguard their jobs and to build on the Welsh manufacturing sector for the future.
Previous tenders have gone to a supplier that makes in Bangladesh – surely that can’t be right!
Please support the FEL Wales team and post your comments here.
FEL at Westfield Good Festival
The Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) team are thrilled to be involved in the Westfield Good Festival, taking place from 26th May to 4th June 2023. The concept behind the festival is to make the world a better place and celebrate all that is ‘good’ and Westfield shopping destinations, in both Shepherd’s Bush and Stratford, will be hosting a series of free events.
Join us for our series of free upcycling workshops and masterclasses on sustainability in the fashion industry. We will be at Westfield, White City on Monday 29th May and Westfield, Stratford on Thursday 1st June.
To find out more about the event and links to book your free place tap here.
Parliamentary Labour Party x Fashion Roundtable Meeting
Today, 17th May at the Houses of Parliament, our CEO Jenny Holloway is one of eight industry leaders discussing the topic: ‘From Designers to Distribution, How Can Labour Support the Fashion Industry?’
Jenny will specifically talk about how her business has been over the last few years and what the industry needs in terms of policy in order to thrive over the next 2 – 5 years.
Future Fabrics Expo 2023 & Drapers
Jenny has also been invited to speak on the 28th June at the up and coming Future Fabrics Expo, the largest dedicated showcase for sourcing certified, sustainable material solutions.
She will join an industry panel which is connected to the curated display “Revival of the UK Textile supply chain: through the Sustainability lens” supported by Alexander McQueen.
Tap here to find out more about this Expo and to register.
Additionally, she will join the Drapers Future of Fashion event, 8th June, where 30+ industry leaders will discuss the topic of “innovating for a new era”.
Tap here to find out more about this event.
Work Experience with FEL
Over at FCFTA Leicester, Aoife, a year 10 student at English Martyrs School, spent 4-days with the team for her work experience. Aoife commented: “Thank-you for having me on work experience, I really enjoyed it.”
Meanwhile, at FEL in Haringey we have Leone in also undertaking work experience she said: “I am enjoying it, I’ve learnt many things and this is a great first experience.”
Short Courses with FCFTA Leicester This Summer
FCFTA Leicester is open throughout summer – we are able to offer introduction to garment making courses to young people – this is a great way to see if fashion is a career for you. Courses are 1 day for £30 or 4 days for £75. To book a place please contact Divya@fashion-enter.com
Masterclasses and Courses
Roll-on courses available…
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
If you are unemployed or low income (below £23,302.50), over 19-years-old, you could be eligible to join some of our courses for free. Email: education@fashion-enter.com to enquire.
Don’t miss out on our next free masterclass Top 10 Tips to Create a Strong Team and Partnership with Your Manufacturer taking place in the 24th May, sign up to confirm your place and to receive a Zoom link.
24th May: Top 10 Tips to Create a Strong Team and Partnership with Your Manufacturer with Caroline Ash (Free via Zoom)
31st May – 2nd June Gerber Accumark for Beginners
Outfit of the Week
We’ve picked out this B of London peplum dress in powder blush scuba, perfect for a wedding or fancy summer event. This dress is exclusive to SilkFred.com and costs £50.
This Week on FashionCapital…
From the Metaverse to Miami – Welcome to Digital & On – Demand Fashion read all about the latest range from our exciting tech-forward client: PhygitalTwin.
And Finally…
FEL Development Coordinator Gee Fletcher attended the Women Ahead event in Haringey last Saturday she said: “This was such a great event because they had a panel of amazing women that spoke about having confidence in yourself and the workplace.
“I had the opportunity to meet some wonderfully creative people that are in our local Haringey borough, and at FEL we pride ourselves on engagement with being a real community focus. Having recently won the Haringey Learns contract to help support skills in fashion with stitching and patterns I was able to advise lots of people about our free qualifications.”
Until next time, have a great week,
From the Team at FashionCapital (Sister company to Fashion-Enter Ltd)
