A PARTNERSHIP has been formed between a hospice charity and a brewer based in Cleobury Mortimer.
Severn Hospice Crafters have been frantically recycling fabrics and clothes to create some medieval costumes for Hobsons Brewery who are attending Ludlow’s Medieval Christmas Fayre.
Hobsons is providing the main beer tent at this year’s Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre taking place this weekend (November 23 and 24) in the stunning grounds of Ludlow Castle.
The organisers set strident rules that all stall holders are authentic in dress and Hobsons has sought help from Severn Hospice Crafters to transform their staff and bar to a medieval ale house.
Severn Hospice Crafters set up two years ago and meet twice a week. The group, made up of young and old, recycle fabrics donated to the charity into saleable items such as cushion covers, bunting, and throws.
Since the group was formed they have raised more than £3,000 for the hospice.
“It has been great fun to have the Severn Hospice Crafters on board to create our medieval costumes,” said Kate Pearce from Hobsons Brewery.
“Their enthusiasm and creativity has been brilliant. It has also been a great community business partnership, involving a local business investing in the skills of a local charity.”    
Gayna Woodland, manager of Severn Hospice’s Cleobury Mortimer shop and member of Severn Hospice Crafters, said the group had been pleased to be involved.
“We were delighted to be asked to make Hobson's costumes for the Medieval Christmas Fayre, it has been tremendous fun,” she added.
“The craft group has always been well supported by the people of Cleobury Mortimer and local businesses who donate lots of items for us to use.”