If you’ve been to Pennington Wharf in recent weeks, you may have noticed the handmade decorations that are bringing the festive spirit to the marina!
These handmade crochet decorations are the work of the ladies from the Craft and Chat group, who meet regularly at the Wharf’s Community Hub.
This crafty group spent weeks crocheting the decorations, which now adorn the marina’s fences and railings, and have really put a smile on the faces of passers by, visitors and local residents alike.
It’s the second year the group have decorated this part of Leigh for Christmas – and at a guess there are now around 400 handmade decorations to enjoy!
Julie Lewis from the Craft and Chat group, said: “This is the second year that we have put the bunting out.
“I saw the railings and thought it’d be a good place, particularly as so many people walk past there. It was well received by the people who live in the marina and the estate residents. I have heard a lot of praise for it.
“Last year we started making it in August as it was a lot of work. I washed it and saved most of it to put up again this year and we added to it so it stretches much further,” she explained.
Would you like to join the Craft and Chat group in 2025?
The Craft and Chat group meet at the Pennington Wharf Community Hub on Tuesdays from 10.30am – 12.30pm and again on Wednesdays from 7-9pm. They’ve now finished for Christmas but will be back from Tuesday, 7 January.
They’re a friendly group, so if you like to crochet, knit, sew or make, why not bring whatever project you’re working on, and join in? Weekly subs are just £2.
As well as working on their own projects, the crafters also like to help out by using donated yarn to make baby blankets and other items for a local baby bank project.
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