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KNITTING FOR POLAND
Thank you to all the knitters, who each year turn up with lovely clothes for
all ages and sizes.

Another consignment of hand knitted clothes is on its way to Poland knitted
by a group of clever knitters from around the village. We have sent
knitting to Poland for the last 30 years, via Mr Adam and Lady Barbara
Kwiatkowski. Last year was more difficult and we sent it through a group
called FHLIP [Providing Care for Children in Poland], after contacting the
Polish Embassy. This year FHLIP have stopped sending clothes to Poland, but
have been able to send this year's clothes to Falenica and Gdansk in Poland
as a one off.

It is important that we keep knitting, so Elaine O'Byrne and I have been in
touch with The Haven in Wolverhampton [www.havenrefuge.org.uk], who provide
emergency temporary accommodation and support services to women and children
affected by domestic violence and homelessness. They would very much
welcome clothes for ladies and children. They particularly ask for grey
school jumpers.

We have also been in touch with Living Springs [www.livingsprings.co.uk]
which is in Kinver parish near to The Stewpony. They provide care, support
and help to vulnerable children and families and would welcome baby clothes.
If you know of any other organisations which we could send this wonderful
knitting to please let Elaine or me know. I'm afraid we have no outlet yet
for the slippers which went to the orphanages.

This is all very encouraging, so please KEEP KNITTING.

Joan Burton


 

For more information on the activities of this group, please contact Elaine O'Byrne