Thanks and Acknowledgements

'Hi Linda - thank you for being so amazing by being involved in morsbags – whether your organisation makes one morsbag this year or 100, whether your members speak to one person or dozens about what they do, they will have made a positive difference. In 2024 overall 39,194 morsbags were made. Over 19.5 million plastic bags were potentially replaced. So, thank you Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers for your participation.'
(The Morsbags Team)

We would like to share the wonderful items that some of the Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers group, who meet at St Williams Way Library in Thorpe St Andrew, have recently made for our officers and other emergency agencies to give to children that they meet in challenging and upsetting circumstances.

Unfortunately, not every child's first experience of the police is during a positive school visit where they get to try on uniform or sit in a police car, so having items like this to give to those we meet in the most difficult situations is a small way to reassure them that we are there to help.' (Broadland Police)

A Big Thank You to Nicola from the
RAF Benevolent Fund
'Members, at the South Norfolk Wool Shed, enjoyed a fun and interesting talk given by Nicola from the RAF Benevolent Fund, who gave us an insight into the work that she does for the Veterans. Sue, who is a volunteer with the RAFBF also told her story of getting involved with the charity. David who himself is a veteran really brought home how much difference it makes to him and the other veterans by the contact, care and involvement given by Nicky, Sue and the other volunteers. Nicky also thanked all the members of NKAS for the knitted RAF scarves they made. They make such a difference to the lives of the veterans, and they wear them with pride.' (Heather)

'I handed over many of the small blankets to seafarers and they were very pleased with them. The Indian crew is on the mega container vessel, MSC Freya, which is still at Felixstowe Port as I write. It has 24 Indian seafarers, and they really appreciated the small blankets I handed over.

I also visited CMA CGM Chiwan, another big container vessel with Filipino and Romanian crew, also at Felixstowe Port. As you can see from the photos, they were all very appreciative of the blankets. Thank you so much for your support.' (Julian Wong, Regional Port Chaplain for East Anglia and Haven Ports)

To members of Knit and Natter Groups. We just wanted to say a big thank you for all the knitted hats, gloves and scarves that your group has produced for us. We have a team who distribute hot meals for vulnerable individuals in St Stephens Church each Wednesday. In addition a team distribute food, hot drinks plus sleeping bags and clothes to those sleeping rough in Norwich. Your contributions help us help others each week. Thank you. Soul In the City Team

We wanted to say a HUGE thank you, we raised over £1,500 at our Carol concerts which was made up from your knitted goodies and donations. People loved them. From Freya and all at EAAA

'Our 'Be A Santa' campaign is back for 2024! Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the local community, we have been collecting Christmas gifts, which we will wrap and donate to older people locally, who wouldn't otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. Special thanks go to the organisations supporting our campaign including Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers, and to the many individuals who have donated gifts.' (HomeInStead)

Thank you so much for all the goodies. We have already used the bags to pack Christmas gifts! Please thank all the Knitters and Stitchers! And thank you for your continuing support of English+ and our students. It is much appreciated, and the extra kindnesses do make a difference to people's lives. We wish you a very happy Christmas.' (Sarah at English+)