Homes in Sedgemoor customers get together to create Sovereign Nature giant

A project to create a sculpture out of textiles has resulted in the incredible Sovereign Nature – a giant made from scraps that will be paraded around local festivals.

Residents of Homes in Sedgemoor properties at Chichester Close and Penn Close benefited from a grant to make the giant on the theme of the seasons.

The two Independent Living Service schemes split the seasons between them, so Chichester Close focused on two seasons, and then Penn Close the other two.

They were led by a storyteller, funded by a grant from the former Sedgmoor District Council, and the residents created the giant’s costume from pieces of lace, silk, and scraps of cotton.

The giant’s cape represents the River Parrett, and the whole sculpture is a celebration of nature throughout the seasons The amazing creation will now be paraded around local festivals.

Leading the project, Chrissy Clapham, HiS’s Independent Living Advisor said:

“It’s absolutely amazing what they’ve all created. They’ve created the frame for the giant, and this incredible outfit out of just scraps. It’s really wonderful.”