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16/12/2022

Borough Wraps Up Winter Woollies Campaign

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough crafters have joined forces to knit and crochet winter staples to support the Council’s Winter Woollies campaign. Community champions created over 500 handmade items including hats, scarfs and blankets during the six week campaign.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough crafters have joined forces to knit and crochet winter staples to support the Council’s Winter Woollies campaign. Community champions created over 500 handmade items including hats, scarfs and blankets during the six week campaign.

The items that were collected at Council facilities have now been delivered to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for distribution to families in need across the Borough.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross said,

“The response to our Winter Woollies Campaign has been overwhelming. There is a large creative community in the Borough and by contributing to Winter Woollies, these individuals will see an added benefit to their own mental health.

“As the cost of heating continues to rise and now that the colder weather is upon us, these handmade creations will go a long way to help the vulnerable in our Borough stay warm. I would like to thank those who contributed for their generosity and time spent towards this worthwhile cause.”

All items where collected and assembled in the Old Courthouse in Antrim on 13 December, where the Mayor selected his favourites:

  • Sharon McCleave - Blanket
  • Janet Kinnear – Cardigans and hats
  • Isobel Cromie – Child and adult cardigans
  • Elaine Stewart – Hats and scarfs

Each winner received a £25 voucher for the Yarn Patch in Glengormley.

Winter Woollies was an Age Friendly initiative that incorporates the ‘Take 5 steps to wellbeing’ approach. This practical project can improve the health and wellbeing of both those making and receiving the items made.  For more details, contact our Age Friendly Officer, Jason Henry: jason.henry@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk