A group of ladies from Churchill Retirement Living’s Tregolls Lodge in Truro have been busy knitting woollen gifts for babies at a local hospital.
The ladies have formed a weekly ‘Knit and Natter’ group, where every Tuesday afternoon they meet in the Owners’ Lounge at the Lodge to chat and knit clothes and blankets to donate to the Neonatal ward at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske.
It all started when Lodge Manager Cheryl Hinton’s grandson, Reggie, was born eight weeks premature in July 2017. Weighing just 3lbs 4oz, he was admitted to the neonatal ward, where he spent six weeks receiving specialist care alongside many other premature or sick newborn babies. Now six months and thriving, Reggie regularly comes to visit the Lodge with his grandmother and older brother Riley, much to the delight of the owners.
Cheryl said:
The ladies were concerned when they heard that Reggie had been born so early and wanted to do something to help. Quite a few of them had knitted previously and we even have one former speed knitter here, so they decided to dust off their knitting needles and get together to create items that the neonatal ward and babies like Reggie could make use of. There’s no stopping them now as they find it so rewarding to do something charitable and of course enjoy having a natter over a cup of tea too!
So far, the ladies have knitted several blankets and items of clothing, which have been donated to the hospital.
Owner Joan Sirrell, who lives at Tregolls Lodge, said:
We love it when Cheryl brings Reggie in and it’s hard to believe he was born so early. We’re thrilled to be doing something to help all the babies at the hospital and plan to continue as long as our wares are needed.
Churchill Retirement Living’s Lodges offer a range of one and two bedroom apartments exclusively designed for the over 60s. The apartments boast spacious rooms throughout and are an ideal combination of design and functionality. The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built in fridge and freezer, hob and an oven, which is located at an easy-reach height.
All of the properties benefit from illuminated light switches for added convenience. Owners also enjoy ultimate peace of mind from a fitted camera entry system for the highest level of security and a 24 hour emergency call system.
With less to worry about, Owners have more time to do the things they enjoy, including taking advantage of the host of other benefits on offer, including having family or friends to stay in the development’s well-appointed Guest Suite, and enjoying a chat with neighbours, or attending one of the many events, in the Owners’ Lounge.
To find out more about Churchill Retirement Living and the few remaining one or two bedroom apartments available at Tregolls Lodge, call 01872 464 298 or click here.