A new free Craft and Natter Club in Mansfield Woodhouse is welcoming people from all disciplines — and giving them the chance to learn fresh skills.

Craft and Natter will be held from 2pm-4pm on the second Wednesday of the month at Trinity Methodist Church, beginning on 8th February.

The idea for the group has its origins in knitted Christmas angels that the church congregation gave out to passers-by in the village, running up to Christmas in 2021 and 2022.

“People loved receiving the angels so much that we wished we had been able to knit more,” said Deacon Dave Keegan.

This year the church has decided to start early and invite others to assist with the knitting. The church also wants to produce knitted poppies to attach to netting on Remembrance Day.

It is from these two projects that the suggestion of holding a regular craft club began. Knitting and crocheting, however, are not the only skills encouraged at the club.

“Any craft is welcome,” explained organiser Adele Stenton. “Bring along your own craft and join us for a chat and refreshment. It’s also an opportunity for people to learn new crafts from the more experienced.”