We took over 30 blankets and shawls to Mount
Alvernia last Tuesday, 22 January. The items had been made by members of Knit
Gibraltar and also by the Laguna Estate knitters. The blankets were passed to
Carmen Maskill, the Elderley Care Manager, who was delighted to receive the
goods. Some will be given to the residents, particularly those without family
support, and some will go to the Friends of Mount Alvernia for bingo and raffle
prizes.
Over the past year
Knit Gibraltar have made a number of donations of knitted items for charitable
causes, including baby clothing and cot blankets for the Mother Theresa mission
in Tangiers, hats for chemotherapy patients, more hats for the Mission to
Seamen, and blankets for the Vine Trust hospital ship amongst others, as well
as running a successful raffle of handmade goods which raised over £1,100
pounds for local charities AKIN and Gibraltar Cancer Relief.
Knit Gibraltar
invites knitters and crocheters of all levels of ability to join them for
advice, support and lively conversation. Meetings are held at the Arts and
Crafts Centre in Upper Casemates Barracks on Tuesdays, 11 to 3, and Thursdays,
5.30 to 8. There is no charge, and tea and coffee are available.
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