It is being run by the St Basils charity which will offer support once the young people are in accommodation.

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He probably loved it more than any other plant in his nursery though the basils and lavenders were right up there, too.

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Those going to the energy information sessions at community centres are being encouraged to knit for the St Basils charity, helping homeless young people.

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St Basils will work with young people on the scheme to ensure that they can budget their outgoings effectively and to develop their independent living skills.

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The series of knitting events was kicked off in Victoria Square in Birmingham earlier, as members of the public and representatives from the city council and St Basils attended.

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