Destined for the under privileged children, and adults of eastern Europe, this years selection included even more teddy bears. Barbara Sprott just cannot put down the knitting needles of an evening. 60 little bears with a selection of knee blankets was the result when she had finished. 

A total of 36 blankets, in a wide selection of colours and patterns were knitted along with a huge selection of hats and glove sets for young babies, children and adults. These and the teddy bears will find their way into the Blythswood Care Shoe Box Appeal which will be shipped to reach their destination for Christmas. 

Organiser Sheila Haig gave a big thank you in front of the congregation, before the service, to all who contributed to the knitting of a total of 278 items. The gifts will bring the Christmas cheer to many who would otherwise go without. Sheila said "I think that announcing the event back in April helped, with many of the contributors "pacing" themselves rather than trying to rush at the end".

Sheila also said that St. Mungo's will repeat the event next Christmas, so plenty of notice given. However I'm sure Sheila will remind us again in the new year. Meantime sit back and congratulate yourselves on a job well done!

The St. Mungo's gift will be collected by Blythswood Care and shipped out to Romania, along with gifts from many other churches and charitable organisations in time for Christmas.

Cardigans, hats and gloves

Lots of  cosy blankets

More blankets behind the hats and cardigans

Thank you from the children