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Have you been tidying your cupboards ??

Did you find any balls of wool ??  We would love to relieve you of it !

The FEATHERSTON KNITTERS are a busy bunch who have:
Contributed to a scheme run by Knit World knitting scarves and hats for low decile schools;
Supplied Presbyterian Support Services with knitwear which is given to needy families in South Wairarapa;
Knitted cot blankets and baby clothing for the Teen Parent Unit at Makoura College;
Almost completed knitting 120 pairs of slippers for St Teresa’s School;
Continued to knit peggy square blankets for Operation Cover-up.
 
Now we need more wool !!!
 
Please phone May on 06 308 6912 or Virginia on 06 308 8392 if you are able to help or would like to join our group.  We are more than happy to collect wool from you.
 
Soon we will be holding a blanket raffle (3 prizes) to raise funds to purchase wool.  Your support would be much appreciated.

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