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Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!

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KnottyAndPistey · 14/01/2019 20:35

We are absolutely delighted to be launching our Chernobyl Project 2019!

All help welcome, and needed! Some different info this year PLEASE READ if you are keen to take part in any way!

It’s all here.....

www.woollyhugs.org/2019/01/14/the-chernobyl-project-2019/

Please post below if you need help with yarn to be able to take part.

Not all groups host every year, but we are delighted to confirm the following for 2019…

StarAberdeen
StarAyrshire
StarBristol
StarChet and Waveney (Norfolk)
StarFife
StarGloucester/Glossop (children will be splitting their trip between these two)
StarIsle of Wight
StarMid Suffolk
StarNorthamptonshire (Helpston)
StarShropshire (new to us!)
StarSt Ives
StarSwindon

Let's get to it! The magic number of blankets needed this year is 135!

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! xxxxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 29/05/2019 14:39

Leaving it there....

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KnottyAndPistey · 29/05/2019 14:39

For

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KnottyAndPistey · 29/05/2019 14:40
Halo
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KnottyAndPistey · 29/05/2019 19:43

Absolutely thrilled to be sharing this collection of Chernob blankets destined for the wonderful children visiting Mid Glamorgan in June! Truly made and sent with love.

This is the group arriving from the orphanage, and all have additional needs, after speaking with the organisers we’ve chosen blankets with various textures and strong patterns/brights.

Extras, inc the resources sent for children with additional needs, hats and ice cream money too. Should any more specialised resources come we will still get them to this fabulous group. Thank you so much everyone! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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bookbook · 30/05/2019 10:08

Glorious! Star

KnottyAndPistey · 31/05/2019 14:19

Thirty Chernob blankets and Hampton Court Palace. What's not to love?! A new film coming this eve! Get your popcorn ready for 7pm! 🍿 🍿🍿🍿 xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 31/05/2019 19:38

So delighted to be able to share this, tis our largest collection of Chernobyl project blankets (30) and they are for the wonderful children visiting Helpston, Peterborough this summer! Taken near Hampton Court. Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 04/06/2019 18:09
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A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 04/06/2019 19:03

Such a glorious photo! These the wonderful Chernob children visiting the Isle of Wight with their new blankets.

Magic isn’t it? ❤️

Thank you so much everyone. This is a very precious thing you do. They’ve loved their ice creams and all the extras are fantastic too.

Happy sigh. Xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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Batshittery · 04/06/2019 20:51

I have enjoyed looking at all the blankets, and every single one is beautiful. You are all fantastic Star Thanks

MadisonAvenue · 05/06/2019 02:09

Yes, it really is magic. It’s wonderful to see the children, bless them.

We’ve watched the final episode of Chernobyl tonight and what that area went through was horrific. These kids deserve the best of everything ❤️

bookbook · 05/06/2019 13:02

worth all the crafting hours to see that picture x

KnottyAndPistey · 05/06/2019 19:27

‪Love, love, love these photos!!

Say hello to the gorgeous ’Chernob’ children visiting Chet and Waveney in Norfolk all cosy with their new blankets!

Thank you so much everyone. Just fantastic! xxx‬

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 05/06/2019 19:28

@bookbook

What about this pic then?!

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/06/2019 19:30

The whole collection was this one...

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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bookbook · 05/06/2019 19:32

aw thanks K &P - I have been trying to see the ones I constructed , but its always easier to pick out your own ! Grin Gorgeous children x

KnottyAndPistey · 06/06/2019 19:04

Delighted to be sharing this glorious photo!

It’s the collection of Chernobyl project blankets on their way tomorrow to the fabulous St Ives group in Cornwall. Truly love in every stitch! All extras and ice cream funds too. Amazing!

Thank you so much everyone 😘😘

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 07/06/2019 08:17

Morning! BrewBrew

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MadisonAvenue · 07/06/2019 08:41

Good morning K&P and all!
I'm loving seeing these joyful colourful photos! ❤️

bookbook · 07/06/2019 08:57

Good Morning!
another glorious photo , happy sigh Smile

KnottyAndPistey · 17/06/2019 20:53

Meet Liliya, she is loving her Chernob blanket ❤️ She's with the Mid Glamorgan group, and is also loving 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Thank you so much to them for sharing this beautiful photo! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 09:45

Thanks to the AMAZING response, we have been able to add another new Chernob destination.🥁 It will be Sherborne & Yeovil!

Our latest and final target will now be 172! 🎉🎉

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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KnottyAndPistey · 18/06/2019 09:50

161/172!
A total beauty for our Chernobyl project. Huge thanks for all these wonderful squares again and to lovely bookbook for her marvellous construction skills! xxx

A warm woolly welcome to C2019! Chernobs ahoy!
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bookbook · 18/06/2019 10:36

172!!!!!!! Shock - that is just wonderful ! Star to everyone