Winter Woolies

The start of winter  in Zululand is really quite welcome.  Gone are the humidity and heat  and the days are still warm and the birds and flowering shrubs are a joy to behold.

As the nights become cooler its time to get out the knitting needles and the knitters at the Homes have been busy already creating kids' sweaters, beanies and cosy fingerless gloves and scarves.
These fingerless gloves are great for those rather chilly days when one's hands are cold but one needs one's fingers free. Knitters are prepared to take orders and very generously donate the proceeds to the Homes.

Sweaters

Beanies

Someone has even requested a sweater for her little dog!

Sandy modelling the gloves and scarf

The Craft Workshop is ongoing and the fabric stash in the cupboard is gradually being replaced with baby quilts and play mats, table runners, cushion covers and bags.

We will be having jewellery and card making demos in the near future and anyone who would like to join us is very welcome.

Two stonecutters were asked what they were doing. The first said, 'I'm cutting this damned stone into blocks' The second replied, "I'm on a team that's building a cathedral". Anon

While we are not exactly building a cathedral we are working towards helping to finance the new administration block which will provide a much needed extension to the Frail Residents diningroom, offices for the executive staff, a restroom for the nursing staff and maybe even a small activities room and storeroom.
So watch this space!!!