Knit for innocence

KNITTERS across the borough are being encouraged to join the Big Knit campaign to support Age UK Berkshire.

Now in its 18th year, innocent drinks are calling for “wooly warriors” to craft some little hats to sit on innocent smoothie bottles.

For each hatted smoothie sold, Age UK receives 25p.

Fiona Price, chief officer of Age UK Berkshire said they’re aiming for a 1,990 hat target.

“It’s been a challenging time for everyone, but this is a really fun campaign to get involved in and it’s a great activity to do while we’re all spending more time at home,” she said.

“The money raised from these little hats will make a big difference to the lives of older people in our area, many of whom have been badly affected by the pandemic.

“Every hat knitted will help to fund our hugely important services, including befriending lonely and isolated people, providing essential information and advice, supporting those who’ve just come home from hospital, and more.”

Katie Simpson, head of brand at innocent drinks, said they’re delighted to be working with Age UK again.

“After a hard year, we want to make this campaign as big as possible so we can help more older people than ever,” she said. “We’re incredibly grateful to all the heroic volunteers helping us get there.”

For more information visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/ bigknit

Completed hats should be posted to Age UK Berkshire at Huntley House, 119 London Street, Reading, RG1 4QA by the end of June.