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Post-Covid decluttering is a gift that keeps on giving for small community organisations and businesses.
Among them is Russell's not-for-profit upcycle shop FIXation, with eager volunteers willing to pitch in to give all manner of used textiles and bric-a-brac notions, such as laces, ribbons and bows, a new lease on life.
FIXation founder Christine Angell said a discussion over coffee with other locals about upcycling clothing quickly led to an offer for six months' free rent in a vintage building in Russell's York Street.
"And it was beginning of 2022 ... so I just put the call out to see what was around," she said.
"And the lady from the St John Op shop said, hallelujah, we'v
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