Elworth Grange Resident Launches Knit and Natter Group Having Donated 10,000 Pairs of Socks

92-year-old Harold Jinks from Elworth Grange care home in Sandbach is encouraging others to share in his passion for knitting, after dedicating over 20 years to knitting for local charities.

Harold’s fondness of knitting first began when he was invited to his wife’s charity knitting group. He was the only male in the group, but immediately fell in love with the hobby.

Here, Harold donated his knitted creations to those in need at Leighton Hospital. During his ten years with the group, Harold donated approximately 10,000 pairs of socks to the rehab ward.

After his wife’s sad passing, Harold went on to join another knitting group at Sandbach Baptist Church, and now knits hats and baby clothing for St Luke’s Hospice in Winsford.

Despite losing sight in one eye a year ago, Harold’s determination to keep knitting never wavered. With the help of staff at Elworth Grange, Harold has launched a Knit and Natter group within the home. Harold says,

‘I’ve always been used to doing things with my hands, and knitting is something I can still do despite losing some sight – it keeps my mind and my hands active.

‘Being able to provide things like clothing to families and children in need makes me feel very good.’

Rachel McIntosh, the Home Manager at Elworth Grange, added, ‘Knitting is an excellent hobby – not only does it offer a calm and relaxing pastime, thus improving mental health, it also promotes physical dexterity in the hands.

‘We’re inspired by Harold and the generosity he’s shown over the years, using his hobby to help others and never letting anything get in his way. We hope our new Knit and Natter group will give others as much joy as it does Harold!’

You can join Elworth Grange’s Knit and Natter group with Harold every Thursday from 14:30 in the home, where refreshments will also be provided.

To find out more, call Elworth Grange on 01270 439 950 or email elworth.grange@idealcarehomes.co.uk.

Elworth Grange is a residential and dementia care home rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. All 66 bedrooms are en-suite with a wet room and shower, enabling staff to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible. Elworth Grange offers a unique, all-inclusive fee to give residents and their loved ones peace of mind.