We have had a request from Eliazar Rose at New Hope for knitted woolly beanie hats for the children. We all assume that the temperature in India is always high but apparently from late November to February they have very cold winds, which can cause the children to have chilblains on their ears. This is especially so for the Hill Tribes – the poorest of the poor – who are cared for by New Hope.Maureen Heywood
New Hope is a charity based in Orissa, India, that the Club has supported for many years. Initially we sent clean, used tights which were used for leprosy patients to secure dressings. When leprosy became less prevalent we continued to support the charity by funding a hospice for HIV/AIDS children and cataract operations for the elderly. We have sponsored a schoolgirl and continue to send used greetings cards which they upcycle. We are delighted to have the opportunity of giving further support during lockdown and will be sending the hats in July so they arrive in good time for the cold weather.