The Group makes:
1. Special requirements for the Neo-Natal and Maternity Units at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
2. Knee blankets, shoulder shawls, waistcoats, bed socks and we collect clean nightwear for elderly patients at North Manchester General Hospital.
3. Recently we have started to knit "Fish 4 Chip blankets". These are blankets which are sent to East Africa villages where new-born babies are wrapped in newspaper - hence the name!
The Hospital Project was initiated by a talk given by a Mothers Union speaker and has gone from strength to strength.
Of course the Group is always short of materials and we would be glad of any donations. We would particularly welcome;
Wool - baby pastel shades for clothes and blankets
Lace edging
Narrow baby ribbon
Night clothes (male and female) clean and in good repair, dressing gowns and slippers.
(These are for older patients who are admitted in emergencies).
Any of these items may be given to any member of the Needlework Group and will be much appreciated and used.
