Create a heart for kindness in West Sussex

Get your creative head on and knit, crochet or felt a white heart for a kindness campaign in West Sussex.

The hearts will be given to passengers and rail staff at stations across the county on 26 November, as part of the Your Community Cares campaign which encourages kindness, sparks positive conversations and supports welcoming station environments.

Alongside the hearts, information cards signposting people to specialist support services will be offered, helping raise awareness of where to turn for help if they're struggling.

The campaign, organised by the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership CIC in collaboration with West Sussex County Council’s Community Safety and Wellbeing team, also supports wider efforts to tackle violence against women and girls and build safer, more connected communities.

Cllr Tracie Bangert, county council cabinet member for community support, fire and rescue, said: “Every heart counts. By donating one, you're helping us spread kindness, raise awareness of support services and remind people in our community that they're not alone.

“If you’re not a crafter yourself, but know friends or family who are, please encourage them to take part.”

How you can help:

·         Knit, crochet or create a white heart out of felt

·         Any pattern or design is welcome

·         Hearts should be no larger than 10cm

·         Drop them off at any West Sussex library by Monday 16 November.