Knitters raise over £12,000 for Hospice Care

14 February 2025

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Knits of the Round Table, is made up of staff, volunteers and supporters.

Founded, in 2017, with the aim of getting people together socially whilst making items for the Charity. Including items such as knitted hearts for the Inpatient Unit Compassionate Kit Bags, bears for the Patient and Family Support Team and items to be sold to raise funds to keep our services free of charge for patients. To date they have raised over £12,000 to support people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care.

Six people attended the first meeting, some of whom have been coming ever since! They have had up to 14 people at a meeting and also have some ‘home knitters’ who can’t make it to the Hospice but still like to contribute.

Female wearing a pink dress, sitting in a chair — Alice, Volunteer Knitter

Many of the talented creations are sold from our shops and receptions at the Hospice and at the Alan Hudson Centre, such as the knitted Arthur Bear Picnic sets, advent stockings and chicks. One member, Alice Zeitlyn, who celebrated her 100th birthday last year commented:

“I knit anything. Shetland style shawls, socks, clothes for children from babyhood onwards. My specialty is finishing off unfinished knitting for others.”

Female sitting on an arm chair, smiling at the camera — Chris Barker

Founder, Chris Barker and Caring Communities Coordinator added:

“It’s not all about the funds we raise, it’s the smiles we put on people’s faces. A huge thank you to the ‘Knitters’ for all their hard work and time over the last eight years and we look forward to seeing what they come up with next.”

If you are inspired to take up knitting or crocheting, join Suzanne in Arthurs Shed. Visit arhc.org.uk/arthursshed or call 01223 675777 for more information.