Happy 2nd Birthday Knit, Natter & Stitch! I feel so proud writing this blog after such a fantastic evening celebrating and fundraising with you all. 2 years ago KNS was born from a small group of stitchers meeting at my home and now just look at you all. We really have come a long way together, meeting new friends, enjoying exciting opportunities and working together as a successful and fun community group (tissues at the ready).
Last year we celebrated our birthday with a hugely successful Craft Day event, gaining many new members and enjoying a whole day of wonderful company and stitching, whilst raising money for our local Church. This year Sue Myhill, Eleanor Cooper, Judi Gale and many others have truly surpassed this with a superb fundraiser for SANDS. Last nights Fundraising event was Awesome - well done ladies and thank you to everyone who came along, knitted, and supported the event. We are all so proud of you!
So how did we mark this truly momentous occasion? I hear you ask....
Well you can't have a KNS without Cake, cake and lots of cake, in the form of a bake sale. Last nights cakes were outstanding, Kerry's amazing raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake with beautiful baby chocolate detail on top was admired by the Sands MK team, and all our members.
Terri made a huge chocolate and cream layered delight, which was auctioned off at the end of the evening. Pauline's wonderful birthday cake above went down a treat (pic above), Judi made some pretty packaged loaves and macaroons, all wrapped beautifully, I can't mention all of the cakes but there was lots of gorgeousness on that table to devour.
Brian White, our City Mayor attended to kick off the celebrations, opening the event with a few words of thanks to all those who supported the event. He was very impressed with our community group, walking around to talk to members about their projects and how they have got involved. Brian took an interest in the group and what we get up to, even making a suggestion for next years charity fundraising.
Pauline brought along her spinning wheel and there was yet more Sands blankets being knitted during the evening.
We welcomed Jane Radice and Megan Baird from SANDS MK, who spoke about the work of Sands in Milton Keynes and how they became involved in the Charity. Jane told us about the impact the knitted items have, how they are used and the work they do supporting families through their bereavement.
Local Band, The Disciples of Gonzo http://disciplesofgonzo.com/ provided some musical entertainment for the evening, with Sands close to their hearts following a family bereavement last year. One track they played was particularly emotional for many of us touching on the loss experienced when one loses a child. The music was an enjoyed highlight to the evening, perhaps something we might like to do again.
Our Junior member numbers increase again with the welcome addition of Grace, here she is with her first bit of knitting. Grace and Mum Caroline had such a good time their coming back next week!
Autumn is finally hear, and we see Katherine has got her hands on some scrumptious Halloween themed fabric. Keep your eyes peeled with what she makes with it. Over the past weeks Joy has brought in some really interesting pieces, look at this flower made of felt she was working on recently. So sweet!
Our final total at the end of our Sands fundraising evening was a whopping £145.50 raised! After such an amazing 2nd birthday, in the words of Brian White himself " I wish this group a very happy future and hope my predecessor will attend your next birthday" and so here's to another exciting and inspiring year at KNS!
Much Love,
Sarah Gates
President.
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