Message from Penny – Emergency Resilience Co-ordinator:

Hi everyone. I hope you’re all doing well. If you’re bored & want to do something great during lockdown why don’t you consider sewing some face masks or “scrubs bags”? Two members of the village are making scrubs bags and face masks. We wondered if there were other people in the village who would like to be involved in this voluntary effort.

The scrubs bags are for hospital workers at Roodlands (& other hospitals if we get enough) & allow them to safely wash their uniforms. The face masks aren’t medical grade but would help local people stay safe if they wish. Both will be free of charge.

If you are interested please let me know & more details can be provided in a separate group where patterns & advice can be shared. If you can’t sew for toffee you can still help by donating materials – especially elastic. We need fine weave cotton fabric that can withstand a 60 degree wash – and the more pillowcases the better. Please use the contact form below if you can help and I’ll co-ordinate replies and donations. Thank you.