Yarnbombing - Remembrance Sunday

Members of Yarnbombers Caergybi

As we know Remembrance Sunday is almost upon us. Recently working with local yarnbombing and kniting enthusiasts the Yarnbombers Caergybi group was established. The group has been going from strength to strength (and is still in its early days) with Sandra Jones, Kerry Hughes and Gladys Pritchard (among others) leading the way.

The group meets weekly at the Catholic Lounge (Ty Mair) next to the Roman Catholic Church on Saturday's from 10am til 4pm.  I'd like to thank Mr Ken Jones also for preparing the hall for us as well as the church locally.

The aim of the group was two-fold. One simply to get people out and about and talking! Secondly, and as a bonus, to yarnbomb Holyhead!

yarn bombing (a brief summary)

noun: yarn bombing; plural noun: yarn bombings; noun: yarnbombing; plural noun: yarnbombings

the action or activity of covering objects or structures in public places with decorative knitted or crotcheted material, as a form of street art.

It was decided that the first project would be to work on something for Remembrance Sunday. Earlier today I met the team in town and together we arranged a poppy display opposite the cenotaph. It looks absolutely amazing and is in place ready for Sunday the 12th of Novemeber.  I'd advise anyone to take a look, it's well worth it! The work and effort that has gone into this project has been amazing.

The display opposite the cenotaph

I would like to pay a personal tribute to the team and praise them for their dedication! Many more projects are planned for the future including a St. David's Day theme for March the 1st to coincide with the second every St. David's Day Parade we're holding in Holyhead. Why not join in? Individuals of all ages and abilities welcome to attend and a warm welcome is guaranteed.