Newborn babies to benefit thanks to Lake knitters and Southern Vectis

The Isle of Wight bus operator is donating money from its community fund, to help knitters at Lake Craft and Chatter with their charitable work.

“One of our members started a charity which supplies hats for newborns at hospitals across the country,” said Edna Morris, of Lake Craft and Chatter.

“Her target is to supply 2,000 hats every month, and our group, along with others, works very hard towards this challenging mission.

“Although we try to use our own balls of wool, we can’t stretch to the whole amount, so we rely on donations.

"Thankfully, Southern Vectis has stepped in and donated enough for us to knit 200 newborn hats.

"We’re very grateful. It will benefit babies and their families, both on the Isle of Wight and further afield.”

Zoe Stroud, of Southern Vectis, said it was a wonderful cause to help.

The Southern Vectis Community Fund is open to applicants all year round, but the next funding allocation is due in May.

Apply via the Southern Vectis website.