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Project coordinator Julia Westgarth with her son Dominic, who also volunteers

Imagine having to use washing up liquid for the dishes, your clothes and your body. Or having to share your toothbrush with your family because you can't afford one each.

This is the reality for many families who are hit by hygiene poverty, meaning they simply don't have enough money to buy the shampoo, shaving foam, body wash, or even sanitary products that most of us take for granted.

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Richmond residents have been brought together through quilt making, creating a lasting memory of life under lockdown.

The showed their artistic flair by creating squares for a commemorative quilt that beautifully captures the challenges and emotions of life during lockdown. The quilt will be proudly displayed at the Museum of Richmond as a testament to the creativity of the local community.

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