AN artistic Netherton man has been trying to kickstart a 12 week youth project by selling planters he has made by up-cycling wooden pallets.

The unique garden features Guy Holness has made with unwanted factory pallets have proved a hit and he has raised more than £800 so far.

Guy, of Lea Bank Road, is ploughing his profits into his new project, Inspirational Network, which he hopes will get youngsters in the Saltwells area spending their free time creatively.

The 25-year-old aims to have the 12-week project up and running by the end of August and will hold sessions at the Dudley Wood Neighbourhood and Learning Centre and nearby parks and nature reserves to give youngsters "a heightened appreciation for the neighbourhood".

Workshops will include photography and light drawing, clay model making and a street art sessions, incorporating stencilling and spray painting.

Guy said: "At the end of the project we will also host our own exhibition so that the young people can share their achievements and artwork with friends, family and the community."

He continued: "The plan is to make this first initial project to give young people a taster of what they could be doing with their free time but also encourage older people to volunteer and make positive contributions to the community.

"I believe this project is going to provide positive opportunities for a lot of people in my area and encourage everyone to connect creatively."

For more information about the project, Guy can be contacted via The UP-Cycle Shop page on Facebook.