(Knitted) Hats off to our soldiers

THE TORY parliamentary candidate for Burton has been putting his knitting skills to the test to raise money for British soldiers in Afghanistan.
Andrew Griffiths joined members of the East Staffordshire Conservatives’ women’s branch, who are knitting ‘Hats for Heroes’ — woollen inserts provided to troops to fit under their helmets, making them more comfortable and providing warmth at night.

Beatrice Hall, who is leading the knitting drive, said : “Our troops in Afghanistan can feel reassured by all the hard work being undertaken by the knitting circle. It helps our brave lads know how much we are thinking of them back home.” Mr Griffiths said: “Knitting is one of my lesser-known skills.

“However, despite being a little rusty, I am proud to have a go for our troops.

“It is important that our serving troops know they are being supported back home. While they are putting their lives on the line we need to support them 100 per cent.”

The group is one of many across the country knitting for the troops. Anyone who would like the knitting patterns and details of where to send the woollen inserts is asked to telephone the Conservatives’ Burton headquarters on 01283 568894.