January Newsletter 2021

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Happy New Year!We would like to thank all our knitters for their continued support throughout 2020, a year that proved to be challenging for everyone. Despite the difficulties we faced, we were able to provide more than 100 charities, community hubs, refuges, homeless shelters and care homes with your wonderful knitted creations. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated knitters. The Knit for Peace team wish you…

December Newsletter 2020

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“How amazing and cosy does everyone look in these hats and scarves from Knit for Peace, thank you!” – A community trust in Glasgow, 17/11/20 Rainbow Yarn RaffleWe’re looking forward to a brighter future in 2021 with our Rainbow Yarn Raffle. The prize consists of a lovely selection of Cascade Yarns. The raffle will be drawn on December 31st.Rainbow Yarn Raffle £14 to enter Prize consists of:Six balls 220 Cascade 100%…

September Newsletter 2020

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Hello Knitters,Hope you are all keeping well. Remember, knitting is good for your health. Feedback from some of those who receive our knitting and yarn“The refugee families love the donations, especially the blankets. We’ve done wonderful craft activities during lockdown using the donated yarn, including a coronaquilt.”Centre for asylum seekers and refugees, NE England SurveyWe want to learn how knitting during the Covid-19 crisis has affected our knitters. We did…

August Newsletter 2020

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Tombola Here’s what you’ve been waiting for: a new tombola. Everyone’s a winner.Great value, and a way to try out some new and hard to find yarns as well as the old favourites. It makes a great present for a knitting friend or a treat for yourself! All proceeds go towards Knit for Peace’s Abused Women Campaign. £24 to enter the tombola and £4 for P&P. August raffle This time…

July Newsletter 2020

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Hello Knitters, Hope everyone is enjoying their extra knitting time! Here at Knit for Peace the redoubtable Ria, is managing to respond to requests for knitting. She has sent knitting out to hospitals, community hubs and mental health charities. She is really doing a wonderful job. Because of the Covid 19 pandemic, we have had to restrict entry into our building, and this means fewer volunteers, but those who can travel…