KNITTING needles are clicking away across Badshot Lea and Hale as the parish’s first ever ‘Knitivity’ set begins to take shape ready for Advent.

Mary and Joseph, kings, shepherds and a multitude of sheep are being created for the knitted nativity set which will tour homes, offices, schools and shops in the run up to Christmas.

The creative project is being co-ordinated by Kris Lawrence, a member of St George’s Church, Badshot Lea, And now Kris is appealing for both knitters and hosts to step forward and make the Knitivity a truly community-based project.

She said: “Our knitted Mary, Joseph, donkey and other characters will begin their journey from St George’s Church on Advent Sunday, November 29, at 10am. From there they will travel around the parish, staying in a different home each night during Advent and at each home one of the sheep will be left. We will be knitting throughout October and November and everyone is welcome to join in.”

Rev Lesley Crawley said: “I hope we will have great fun with Knitivity this Advent. It’s a wonderful way of binding us together as a community as we reflect on the real meaning of Christmas and share hospitality with one another in our homes.”

For more information contact Kris on 01252 327832, 07876 204665 or at [email protected].