Beds Police asks residents to knit rainbow blankets for the vulnerable

Bedfordshire  Police is looking for residents who are isolating at home to use their crafting talents and knit four-inch coloured squares for an exciting project.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Jun 2020, 23:14 BST
Updated 30th Jun 2020, 09:30 BST
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The squares will be sewn together to make rainbow comfort blankets and donated to vulnerable children and residents in the community.

PCSO Rachel Carne said: “We have so far had nearly 1,000 beautiful squares knitted. The ladies have really enjoyed making the squares, which have  kept them busy in lockdown. The ladies have told myself and the staff in Morrisons lots of their knitting stories going back to their childhood, which have been lovely to hear and very interesting.

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“Morrisons have been collecting squares from those isolating when they are buzzing about the town in their delivery van, which has been a massive help.”

PCSO Carne and Morrisons community champion Katharine Smith.PCSO Carne and Morrisons community champion Katharine Smith.
PCSO Carne and Morrisons community champion Katharine Smith.

Children supported by Embrace CVOC will also receive a teddy, who will live in the blanket’s patchwork pocket.

To arrange collection of the squares or ask for more information, please email: [email protected]

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