High Peak Scrub Hub volunteer group get special delivery of free fabric for face masks and safety wear

A group of garment makers in High Peak have been knocking up essential supplies for the NHS and care organisations in recent weeks with help from a leading supermarket.
By Ed Dingwall
Published 9th Jun 2020, 17:24 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2020, 11:59 BST
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Aldi has donated 100 fabric bundles to the High Peak Scrub Hub, which have been refashioned into scrubs, ear guards, face coverings and laundry bags by the industrious team of volunteers.

Hub member Pennie Roberts said: “Aldi’s ‘fat quarters’ are popular with our volunteers, so this really is a welcome donation.

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“We’re incredibly grateful to Aldi for their support and generosity, which will enable us to create even more protective face coverings to help keep people in our community safe.”

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Pennie Roberts from High Peak Scrub Hub, a group of volunteers who are putting their sewing skills to good use to support local NHS and not-for-profit organisations.Pennie Roberts from High Peak Scrub Hub, a group of volunteers who are putting their sewing skills to good use to support local NHS and not-for-profit organisations.
Pennie Roberts from High Peak Scrub Hub, a group of volunteers who are putting their sewing skills to good use to support local NHS and not-for-profit organisations.

The grocery chain has been donating fabric to Scrub Hubs and other community organisations all over the UK since the pandemic began.

Spokesman Richard Thornton said: “We’ve been touched by the kind-heartedness and community spirit shown by Scrub Hubs across the country, and wanted to make a small gesture of support to thank members of High Peak Scrub Hub for their selfless efforts.

“We hope this will encourage them to keep up their fantastic work.”

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Scrub Hub is a network of voluntary community groups which sprung up to help NHS staff and care workers who were struggling to get scrubs during the crisis.

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The High Peak group has also been producing face masks for adults and children in light of new guidance from the Government recommending they are worn in certain circumstances.

They have recently donated a stock of masks to Stockport Refuge and New Mills Foodbank to allow for safe working.

Many Aldi shoppers have also taken to making their own face coverings at home using the fabric bundles, and have been sharing their crafty creations online.

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The business has worked with the Big Community Sew, an initiative that is encouraging people to make their own face coverings for friends, family and neighbours at home, to create a handy how-to guide.

Visit www.aldi.co.uk/fat-quarters to find out more.

Anyone interested in getting involved with the High Peak Scrub Hub, including donation requests, should go https://bit.ly/3cP9hUU.

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