Cantley Library Knit&Natter

Cantley Library Knit&Natter Friendly and welcoming group - knitting, crochet, needlecrafts, chat and a cuppa

Busy and enjoyable afternoon with Easter craft activities. There were lovely Easter-themed cake decorations and everyone...
11/04/2026

Busy and enjoyable afternoon with Easter craft activities. There were lovely Easter-themed cake decorations and everyone took home a little Easter treat

02/02/2026

A long-running study from the University of Helsinki found that women who regularly engage in traditional "grandma hobbies" such as knitting, sewing, crochet and gardening tend to live up to 8 years longer on average.
These activities help calm the nervous system by lowering stress and promoting a meditative, focused state through repetitive movement.
They also build confidence by creating a sense of purpose, routine and visible accomplishment.
Mentally, such hobbies keep the brain active, supporting memory, attention and cognitive flexibility as women age.
Together, these effects show that simple, creative pastimes can be deeply therapeutic, emotionally grounding and beneficial for long-term health.
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Of course, all of this lovely group know this to be true, don't we?

We've been busy at Knit&Natter making handmade items for Ukraine - hats, scarves, blankets, cardigans. Thank you to all ...
03/10/2025

We've been busy at Knit&Natter making handmade items for Ukraine - hats, scarves, blankets, cardigans.

Thank you to all our ladies for all the knitting that was done 👏👏.

The items were collected a couple of weeks ago and we've received this beautiful 'thank you' card. It's so good to receive such a lovely "thank you' and know that our contribution is appreciated. 😊

The knitting (and nattering) continues!

...plus a lot of others, I'm sure! 😄🧶
24/06/2025

...plus a lot of others, I'm sure! 😄🧶

10/02/2025

For your information:

Cantley Community Library now has a new telephone number.

With immediate effect, the number is

01302 734530

23/01/2025

Our little group is not just about knitting or crochet. We welcome cross-stitchers, embroiderers, sewers, paper crafters - if you can carry your craft, come and join us.

We're a friendly group and offer a warm welcome to anyone wanting to spend some time enjoying their hobby and meeting new people.

There's plenty of friendly chat plus a cuppa and biscuits, all in our Warm Space. We have needles, hooks, yarn, patterns - almost everything to start you off and there's always someone to help or support you if you're new to a craft.

Everybody welcome.

Cantley Community Library is a registered charity and our super K&N group has been producing items for sale to help rais...
15/01/2025

Cantley Community Library is a registered charity and our super K&N group has been producing items for sale to help raise funds.

After a successful Christmas Fayre, we currently have a small table top display of Winter Warmer items for sale - scarves, hats, lap blankets, buggy blankets and mittens, all at very low prices.

Call in to see what's available.

25/10/2024

I'm not at K&N today so will see you next week. 😊

Please check out the post on Cantley Community Library's FB page about Welcome Space Saturdays which start tomorrow. Please share! x

🧶🧶🧶Our Knit&Natter group meets regularly at 2pm every Friday afternoon here at Cantley Community Library. Come along and...
23/09/2024

🧶🧶🧶Our Knit&Natter group meets regularly at 2pm every Friday afternoon here at Cantley Community Library.

Come along and join in, bring along your knitting, crochet or whatever needlecraft you choose. We've a good stock of needles and patterns and some donated wool. Help and advice is there for those who need it and there's always plenty of natter.😊

Cantley Community Library is a registered charity ( #1177851) and is self-funding. Many of our K&N group support the Library in raising much needed funds by producing items for sale at our Summer and Christmas Fayres in between working on their own pieces.

Call in and join us - you'll be made very welcome!.

05/07/2024

Our Knit&Natter story so far...

The group started about 8 or 9 years ago. The Library invited members to knit little hats for Innocents Smoothies and Age UK's fundraising campaign and the idea of a weekly group grew from that. Just 5 people came to the first meeting. 😊

Over the years we grew to around 30 regular members - not everyone came every week but we regularly had 20-24 people. Then the pandemic hit. ☹️

Post-pandemic, there was a drop in numbers but the group now has around 20 members👍. Any type of craft is welcome - knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, macrame, loom knitting. If you can carry it, bring it along. Experienced crafters and newbies are all welcomed and there's a lot of support, tuition or tips and wrinkles for those who want it.

The group work or their own projects but over the years we have supported many local charities and services - DRI, nursing homes, Dementia Care, NHS baby care units, national aid appeals and, of course, supporting fundraising for Cantley Community Library with our regular craft stall at Library events.

The social side of our group is a real bonus. Connections have been made and friendships established. There's always plenty of chat and a lot of laughter - it's a lovely place to meet like-minded people and to relax and enjoy a hobby.

Come along and join us!

05/07/2024

Come and join us at Cantley Community Library on Saturday 13th July from 9.30-12 noon for our Summer Fayre.

There'll be a cake stall and refreshments, raffle, tombola, plants for sale, 'Guess the Name.. ' and 'Guess How Many...' plus our Knit&Natter craft stall.

Raffle tickets now on sale in the Library - £1 for a strip of 5.

05/07/2024

Recently there has been increased interest in this page and it's hoped that it can be resurrected! Managing FB issues has been a challenge so, for now, this page is not linked to Cantley Community Library's FB page. However, information and updates will be posted on this page - please follow us!

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2pm - 4pm

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