Queenshaven’s Craft Group knit beanies for children’s ministry in Uganda
Dylan Kinnear and Lara Janeke, who both attend St Paul’s Church in Mulbarton, recently went along to Queenshaven to collect over 200 knitted beanies from the Crafters Group, run by volunteer Diane Verwey.
QUEENSHAVEN – Dylan and Lara will be visiting Noah’s Ark Children’s Ministry, in Mukuno, Uganda in the December holidays and they want to take some Christmas gifts with them for the children.
Dylan’s mentioned to his grandmother, Yvonne Thompson, who lives at Queenshaven, about gifts for the children and she asked Diane if the ladies who are in the Crafters Group could knit beanies.
“We are thrilled to be collecting all these hand knitted beanies which we’ll be taking with us on our trip to Uganda. Thank you all so much for going the extra mile,” said Dylan and Lara, to the Crafters Group.
“It’s only taken the group three weeks to knit the beanies and the ladies have really enjoyed it,” said Diane. She added, “In this way we are giving back to the community and know a little bit of Queenshaven is going to Uganda. It’s great to know the beanies will be worn by the children at Noah’s Ark Children’s Ministry.”
Dylan and Lara have organised a fundraising dinner which will be held at St Paul’s Church, Mulbarton on Saturday July 19 at 18:00. Tickets cost R150 per person, with all the proceeds going with Lara and Dylan to Uganda to help the children’s ministry. If you would like to support this worthwhile project as well as enjoying a fun evening, contact Dylan 079 307 2226 or Lara 071 350 0391.
