Barnstaple group knits up a storm for charity

A one hour knitathon has helped a Barnstaple community group raise �737.82 towards Shelterboxes for Haiti survivors. Members of The Village Well, a weekly drop in group organised by Roundswell Church, raised �460 with their sponsored knit-in alone while

A one hour "knitathon" has helped a Barnstaple community group raise �737.82 towards Shelterboxes for Haiti survivors.

Members of The Village Well, a weekly drop in group organised by Roundswell Church, raised �460 with their sponsored knit-in alone while a further �277.82 was made from a church collection.

The group meets every Tuesday from 9am to noon at the Action for Children Centre in the grounds of Sticklepath Primary School.

All ages will find a friendly welcome, a listening ear and a chance to take part if they wish in various activities and outings, with free coffee, tea and biscuits and good friendship on tap.

To find out more about The Village Well, call Sally on (01271) 349861 or Jenny on 325649.