Mold Women's Institute knits clothing for prem babies

Made by the Mold members, items such as jackets, blankets and hats have been sent to 'Needles & Hooks Angel and Preemies' (NHAP), a non-profit organisation and group of knitters wanting to make a difference.

NHAP accept requests from other organisations, such as the Women's Institute, and sends them to over 200 hospitals and maternity units in need. NHAP also supports various children's hospitals, children and adults with cancer, the homeless, dementia patients and children and adults with brain injuries.

Handmade cushions for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery. (Image: Mold Women's Institute)

This week, a box containing over 100 items was sent to NHAP from Mold Women's Institute.

The two criteria are; no items must be yellow in colour as it can disguise jaundice, and nothing with holes or lacy patterns to prevent babies from getting their fingers caught.

Items made for the premature babies are used in the hospital wards and are later sent home with families. 

The Mold WI make postbox toppers four times a year for Mold Community Hospital (Image: Mold Women's Institute)

A spokesperson said: "The WI members are creative and like to provide assistance to those who need it so when we discussed items for prem babies they were keen."

The Mold Women's Institute is part of the National Institute which has over 21,000 members from across Wales and England.

The non-profit organisation meets every month on the second Tuesday, and promotes women and their interests through fun activities and education.

Gifts made for women's aid charities (Image: Mold Women's Institute)

Members frequently volunteer at the Mold Community Hospital tea bar, and create gifts to donate to women's aid charities containing beauty, healthcare and hygiene items.

This year, members have started making comfortable heart-shaped cushions for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery following a request from a member who has recently recovered herself.

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And because there is no end to their talent, the institute is also responsible for wonderful postbox toppers for Mold Community Hospital, as well as making items especially for local women's aid charities.

The items created by Mold Women's Institute will continue to make a wonderful difference to babies and their families in need. 

And if crafts isn't your thing, the institute has groups for theatre, walking, coffee and even a 'natter' group. Join the next meeting at St David's Hall, November 12 from 7pm.