Fundraiser's idea to turn old sails into bags is raising thousands for Pitsford Reservoir-based Northampton Sailability

Sarah Butcher makes tough, multi-coloured bags out of old sails at Pitsford Reservoir-based Northampton Sailability.
By Red Williams
Published 20th Mar 2020, 10:28 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2020, 15:26 BST
Sarah Butcher of On Sail Again with a selection of her hand made bags which she makes from boat sails. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERSarah Butcher of On Sail Again with a selection of her hand made bags which she makes from boat sails. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
Sarah Butcher of On Sail Again with a selection of her hand made bags which she makes from boat sails. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

A kind-hearted woman has set sail with her own brilliant venture to support a special local yachting club.

Sarah Butcher makes tough, multi-coloured bags out of old sails at Pitsford Reservoir-based Northampton Sailability.

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And then she sells them for anything from £10 up to £30 for big duffel bags – and pumps the cash straight back into the club.

A selection of her hand made bags by Sarah Butcher made from boat sails. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERA selection of her hand made bags by Sarah Butcher made from boat sails. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
A selection of her hand made bags by Sarah Butcher made from boat sails. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

“I’ve already raised over £2,000 for Northampton Sailability.

“They are a smashing cause helping disabled people to sail – and they’re very close to my heart,” said Sarah, of Little Brington, Northants.

“I’ve called my little enterprise On Sail Again, which is quite cute.

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“I recycle old sails, which would otherwise be thrown into landfill tips, and I raise crucial cash for the club.

“So both environmentally and financially everyone’s a winner!”

If you would like to buy one of Sarah’s bags with a nautical twist or find out more you can email her at:

[email protected]

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