SIR,

I would like to remind readers that the closing date for all little woolly hats knitted for Age Cymru's fundraising for The Big Knit 2011 to be in – Friday 7th October – is drawing closer.

I'm calling on knitters of all ages across Wales to get out their needles for one final push to help us to raise funds to help keep older people warm this winter.

The Big Knit 2011 will see little woolly knitted hats sitting on innocent smoothie bottles in Sainsbury's and Boots stores from 9th November across Wales.

For each behatted smoothie sold, Age Cymru's Spread the Warmth campaign will get a donation to help vulnerable older people this winter.

If you are interested in helping Age Cymru with our winter fundraiser, contact Sarah Megson at Age Cymru on 02920 431536 or email [email protected]">[email protected]

Sarah can tell you how to get started, where to send your knitted hats and she will even supply knitting patterns.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Robert Taylor OBE,

(Chief Executive, Age Cymru)