Although you might not feel able to be invoved by maiking Pennants, Braids or Rods, you can still be of enormous help to us by supporting in other ways.

The Project relies entirely on volunteer resources and the seemingly endless generouscity of people who give their time (and money) freely to see the Project grow and expand. Teaching new and traditional skills to all abilities, organising events, workshops, fundraising, venues, networking or making endless cups of tea!

You can help us to help as many people as possible fto enjoy the excitement of discovering new skills and being involved in one of the biggest events in the sporting and cultural calendar. We've listed some ideas below but please contact us if you have any more ideas and let us know what you're up to with photos and articles.

• Support - the easiest way to do this is tell everyone you know about us. Post links to our site in blogs, emails and anywhere else you come into contact with people who might be interested for themseleves or willing to pass it on. We need 14,000 pennants so the more the merrier!
• Spread the word in local businesses (often groups of workers will get support from employers to take part) and community projects. This is an ideal group activity and doesnt need a lot of investment for a huge amount of return.
• Help at a workshop or local event - contact one of our local coordinators and go along to help. We always need an extra pair of hands and you dont need to be skilled in sewing or textiles to make a real difference.
• Write to MP/Council to get them involved - we already have the support of a number of MPs but Government and Local Council support is sparse and patchy. We need anythign from funds to locations for exhibitions to contacts and publicity so if you know anyone then please contact them and get them to support us.
• Print off the Education Pack and take it to your local schools - email the link to our page if its easy or quicker. Mkae sure they realise how easy it is and how many schools have already taken part and continue to make pennants as part of coursework, learning and after-school clubs.
• Fundraising - we desperately need funding for the admin side as well as materials, venue hire etc we have no income to cover postage, travel expenses, refreshments, stationery or the web site. we have only received one small local grant so far (despite numerous applications) and this can only be used for specific workshops and equipment. Anything you can help with in the direction would be gratefully received. Please note that we cannot consider commercial sponsorship or endorsement.

If you have any more ideas or what to find out more please contact us or any of our coordinators for more information. Thank you for your support.