HC-One's Admirals Reach Care Home, in Chelmsford, Essex, has relaunched its Knit & Natter Group to bring residents together for a purposeful afternoon of crafting in support of Broomfield Hospital.
The monthly gathering aims to create handmade items for premature babies at the local hospital. The revitalised group, which meets on the last Monday of every month at 2.30pm in Mountbatten Community, is currently seeking additional participants to join their charitable mission.
With projects ranging from knitting tiny hats and clothing for premature babies to creating items for sale, residents are channelling their creative skills into meaningful community support. The group relaunched last week on Monday, April 28.
Joyce Darling, 91, HC-One’s Admirals Reach resident, shared her enthusiasm for the initiative:
"We are teaching them to make hats for the babies in hospital."
Fellow resident Daphne Faulds, 89, commented on her current project, noting the "lovely colours" she was using at "the start of a blanket" demonstrating the pride and joy residents take in their creations.
Maxine Gower, HC-One’s Admirals Reach Wellbeing Coordinator, who facilitates the group, said:
"This initiative not only provides a wonderful social opportunity for our residents but also gives them a sense of purpose by contributing to causes close to their hearts.
"The skills many of our residents have developed over decades are now being put to use helping the most vulnerable in our community."
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