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Family Library raises charity cash 20 November 2011 THE Family Library has charity fund-raising all sewn up. The Department of Education and Children-run library sold knitted and crocheted creatures during its Great Woolly Stash for Cash in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need Appeal.  Staff and supporters of the library used donated wool to create the creatures, which went on sale in November, raising more than £300. Mary Cousins, Librarian, said: ‘Family and friends of the library spent many hours creating teddies, dogs, rabbits, chickens, monsters, Amiguru creatures as well as dolls' clothes, baby clothes, Christmas decorations and lots more besides – each item made with care and kindly donated for the sale. ‘Young members and their parents found it hard to resist all the gorgeous things we had on display and were extra generous with their donations. We’d like to thank everyone who bought something and everyone who gave their time and creative skills to make this event such a success.’ Earlier this year, the library in Westmoreland Road staged the first World Championship Knitted and Crocheted Fairycake Competition. Mary revealed: ‘Early in 2012 we will be starting a new craft event, for all ages and skills – so anyone who loves making things should keep a look out on the Family Library website for further information.’ Membership of the Family Library costs £2 a year for children and £5 for their parents and members can borrow up to six books three CDs and one DVD at a time. For more information, visit the Family Library’s website at http://www.familylibrary.co.uk/Home.html or ring 673123. Photo: Emily Gifford, who is nearly one, hand picks her teddy with dad David Gifford More stories >>>
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