The following is the last instalment of Mark’s week spent on the streets of Manchester, here he reflects on his experience. My week out on the streets was the longest and most challenging week of my life. Certain experiences I…
The following is the last instalment of Mark’s week spent on the streets of Manchester, here he reflects on his experience. My week out on the streets was the longest and most challenging week of my life. Certain experiences I…
So things have been as busy as ever at the Mustard Tree. We’ve had a cycling bonanza with around 25 of us hitting Delamere forest (higlight for many was Janet falling in a stream!), some of the Freedom Project-ers had…
Day 6 I woke up Saturday intending to visit Lifeshare for breakfast but it was absolutely pouring with rain so I decided not to risk it. Today was the longest day maybe of my life. It was raining all day…
I woke up and quickly made my way down the scaffolding feeling tired and my body aching. I had also been struggling with illness all week and was not looking forward to the weekend, as I knew it was going…
After being woken up yet again by the blasted street cleaners I made my way back into the centre of town. Thankfully my legs were feeling much better, although my sore throat and cough were getting quite bad. I spent…
Click the play button below for a quick update from our resident artist and friend Graham Hudson.
With my feet swollen and my legs ceased up due to the cold and the wet, I slowly made my way towards the centre of town. I was limping badly on both legs and every step I took was agony…
I made my way to Piccadilly gardens again, it was a cold, damp morning and I was extremely tired. I had 3 ½ hours before the Booth Centre opened where I could get a cup of coffee but the thing…
26th October. Day 1: After handing over the keys to my flat and my bankcard to be locked in the safe I left Mustard Tree with only a sleeping bag and a small food parcel. I started making my way…
A quick video with people trying to sum up in 3 words what The Mustard Tree means to them.