Full sized Christmas tree made of granny squares to be revealed in East Sussex town

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Members of Hailsham Ropemakers Women’s Institute have created a full sized Christmas tree made of granny squares using donated wool.

Hailsham Ropemakers WI said the project is raising money for Warming Up the Homeless, a local charity that provides outreach support, as well as food and welfare, to homeless people in the area.

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They said the tree will be on public display in Hailsham Library, Western Road, Hailsham over the festive period from Friday, November 29 (normal library opening hours).

A full sized Christmas tree made of granny squares using donated wool will be on public display in Hailsham Library. Photo: Google Street ViewA full sized Christmas tree made of granny squares using donated wool will be on public display in Hailsham Library. Photo: Google Street View
A full sized Christmas tree made of granny squares using donated wool will be on public display in Hailsham Library. Photo: Google Street View

The Deputy Town Mayor and Vice Chair of Hailsham Town Council Anne Marie Ricketts is set to launch the fundraising campaign on Friday, November 29, at 2pm. People can make donations. Details about how to support this campaign can be found on the Facebook page “Hailsham Ropemakers WI”.

After Christmas, the granny squares will be repurposed to create blankets for the homeless.

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