Eastwood & District u3a KnitAid Group is a group of friendly people, who get together and chat whilst completing crafts projects.
We meet at Rumbletums, Kimberley on the 3rd Thursday morning each month from 10.00 am to 12 noon. The cost is £1.00 per person, which goes towards the room hire. There is parking nearby.
We welcome all abilities.
The knitters have made many items for charity over the years. Every stitch has been knitted with a lot of chat and laughter.
You don’t necessarily have to knit, we are happy for anyone to work on their own projects. We welcome anyone who enjoys making things and having fun. For further details please check the newsletter or contact Margaret Naylor 07828 155 086
Some members went to the Loughborough Town Hall, Sock Exhibition and the Living Threads Exhibition in Long Eaton in March/April. Previously the group has had trips out to local factories – David Nieper, John Smedley and G H Hurt & Son’s, Chilwell – which have given a fascinating insight into the success of textile manufacturing in the local area – see below.
New members are welcome.
Come and join us.
March 2024 10th Anniversary Toppers
January 2024
Celebrating Myrtle’s 100th birthday
July 2023
March 2023
Easter chickens and rabbits for St Francis Hospice, Manchester.
2022
Another very productive year. Over the last 12 months the group has made:
– 2 postbox toppers at Easter;
– decorated 4 toppers and made yards of bunting for the 40th anniversary celebrations of the national u3a;
– blankets for the British Legion;
– end-of-life blankets and hearts for premature babies for Hayward House;
– hats, cardigans and blankets for neo natal units at Kings Mill, City and QMC hospitals;
– hearts for 4Louise Hearts Appeal for the families of still-born babies;
– hats, gloves, scarves and lap blankets for local people via Eastwood Peoples Initiative;
– little hats for Innocent Smoothies, supporting Help the Aged;
– pull on hats for fishermen.
– also Helen has learnt to crochet;
Thanks to Marie for producing and selling her cards, which pays for postage.
Well done everybody.
May 2022 – Innocent Smoothie Hats – proceeds to Age Concern
Easter 2022 – Postbox toppers in Eastwood – promoting u3a
March 2022
Scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, baby jacket, blankets and one teddy – sent to Syria.
September 2021
My, haven’t we been busy in lockdown.