MAUCHLINE scouts were thrilled to meet Prince Charles.
The youngsters were over the moon to share their knitting skills with the Duke of Rothesay to help the homeless.
On his visit to Dumfries House he spoke to those helping create the 112m by 3m patchwork, including members of Cumnock Rugby Club and Boys’ Brigade and Brownie groups.
Once complete, the artwork will be installed on the A-listed Adam Bridge at the centre of the Dumfries House estate, then used to create smaller blankets to be donated to homeless people in Glasgow.
Ashleigh Douglas, who runs the Future Textiles education scheme at the venue, said: “We already engage with so many members of Ayrshire communities through our regular classes at Dumfries House, but it was so heartening to see even those with no previous experience in knitting getting to grips with it and contributing to what we hope will prove a significant and worthwhile piece of work.
“The aim was to encourage more people to knit and enjoy a wellbeing afternoon with the social interaction of like-minded people or to introduce people to a new craft.”
Knitwise groups meet fortnightly at the Health and Wellbeing Centre on Dumfries House estate.
The chief objective of The Prince’s Foundation is to create harmonious communities.
School staff interested in finding out more about Future Textiles and other education programmes on the estate should email education@dumfries-house.org.uk
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