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Woolly Hugs : Come and join in our Christmas Craft Fundraiser for Winston’s Wish and have a chance of winning a Woolly Hug blanket!

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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 14:15

Winston’s Wish are an amazing charity who help bereaved children re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling, offering practical support and guidance. Winston’s Wish have helped many families within our Woolly Hugs and Mumsnet communities, and we are very pleased to be able to do something to help them now.

Up and down the country, fabulous folk have been making small craft items which we will sell through our Facebook Event page. Come and join us!

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You can see photos of all the lovely things that will be on sale in our pre sale viewing albums here……

Album One Items 1 - 100

Album Two Items 101 - 200

Album Three, items 201+ is work in progress! Link very soon.


Our Sale takes place over the weekend starting Friday 6th December, starting at 10 am finishing on Sunday 8th

From 10am on Friday we are going to post batches of items on the wall, starting with the first 30 from Album One and work our way through. To buy an item, you will need to be the first to post your name next to the photo. We will then clearly be able to see who has bought, will thank you and ask you to PM us with the item number and a postal address. We can then arrange for payment with you. Ideally through PayPal, but cash or cheque payable to Woolly Hugs is fine too.

Do bear with us, we will acknowledge your purchase and reply to your PM asap!


So who has a chance of winning the Woolly Hug?

  • Everyone who has made something for the Craft sale has been entered into the free Draw.
  • Everyone who has contributed towards materials has been entered into the free Draw.
  • Anyone who now buys something will be entered into the free Draw.


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    Our Paypal is [email protected]

    When paying for a purchase, please include a note with your name and the item number.

    The randomly generated Draw for the Woolly Hug will be made after the Christmas Craft Sale, once all funds have cleared. We will announce the winner here, on our Event page, Facebook page (MNWoollyHugs) and Twitter (@MNWoollyHugs)

    Craft items will be sent via second class post during the week beginning Monday 9th December, or if paying with a cheque, once funds have cleared. We will pay all money raised into the Winston’s Wish account within two weeks.

    Thanks Huge thanks once again. Together we can make this a great success for Winston's Wish. 

    Knotty and Pistey X

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2013 17:46







And swigs gin
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MrsKwazii · 06/12/2013 18:08

I do love a badge Xmas Grin

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PurplePidjin · 06/12/2013 19:50

Please can someone tip me the wink when my hats come up? You can bet the baby will have an unscheduled wake up/need his nappy changed and i won't see if who buys them

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SuperNappy · 06/12/2013 22:18

I'll keep an eye out, Pidj, but I also have children who interrupt my internet usage!

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PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 06/12/2013 22:22

Does anyone else keep finding new things that they want to buy? Grin

I really want the robins.

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KnottyLocks · 06/12/2013 22:25

Seems everyone wants the robins Grin

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PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 06/12/2013 22:26

I'm going to go for it but don't fancy my chances. There are some amazingly fast people. Xmas Envy

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GlaikitInAPearTree · 06/12/2013 22:28

I've made my own Bobbi Broon the rockin robin is currently residing on my desk at work! Xmas Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2013 22:31

Robins?

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PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 06/12/2013 22:36

Well done Glaikit. I can't make anything. Blush

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GlaikitInAPearTree · 06/12/2013 23:02

Yup! Pic on my profile!

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ChippingInLovesChristmasLights · 07/12/2013 07:57

Blimey - I thought I was getting in early, I thought it started today :( ...seems I've missed a lot already Off to go and have a look at the albums and get ready for the next 'release' (I think?!)

Xmas Confused

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ChippingInLovesChristmasLights · 07/12/2013 08:14

LOL - I think Gertie has singlehandedly bought the entire stock Xmas Grin

A very woolly Christmas to you Gertie Xmas Grin

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KnottyLocks · 07/12/2013 08:28

I think someone else is waaaaay ahead there, Chip. Xmas Grin

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KnottyLocks · 07/12/2013 08:29

Next Lots for sale at 11am

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/12/2013 09:47

11am and








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ChippingInLovesChristmasLights · 07/12/2013 13:40

Knotty - have you been bending the plastic too??

I only noticed Gertie because she seems to have bought all the things I liked Xmas Grin

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GlaikitInAPearTree · 07/12/2013 13:48

Who is gertie???

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GlaikitInAPearTree · 07/12/2013 13:49
Xmas Wink
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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/12/2013 14:49

Someone called 'Ros' has gorn completely BONKERS!!!!






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tis not me btw but I know who it is












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(mysterious)

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 07/12/2013 14:52

Posted the pic of the robin bunting, and it sold in 9 seconds!!







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Xmas Shock

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KnottyLocks · 07/12/2013 15:26

next sale at 5pm

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JulesJules · 07/12/2013 16:27

How are you holding up? Have you run out of gin yet? Xmas Grin

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PurplePidjin · 07/12/2013 17:35

Knotty i thought the next sale was boxing day at sparrow fart Xmas Confused

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KnottyLocks · 07/12/2013 18:05

We're not running that bugger too, Pidj! Xmas Shock

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