Crafters reveal rivers yarnbomb

The Secret Society of Hertford Crafters has unveiled their latest yarnbomb, celebrating Hertford's rivers.

Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding the town, the crafters have transformed Parliament Square to recreate scenes from the Rivers Rib, Lea, Mimram, Beane, New, Lee Navigation and Ashbourne, showing the water, its banks and natutal habitats.

Knitters have crocheted,sewed  and upcycled a chalk stream, fish, ducks, coots, bees, butterflies, bullrushes,grasses, flowers, frogs, crayfish, voles, squirrels, herons, otters and water rats. The display also features a narrowboat "Yarn Voyage" – a pleasure boat, wild swimmers, kayakers, anglers, birdwatchers,cyclists, dog walkers, joggers, gazebos and picnics!

The Crafter's chosen charity for the display is the Hertford Pantry, who support over 1600 local households with food and groceries.

Our team of volunteers are involved in both collections from supermarkets and running ourfood pantry sessions at Sele Farm Community Hub and Pinehurst Community Centre, both located in Hertford. We work closely with a broad network of large and small food retailers andcollect surplus fresh food every day of the week. We are also supported by some fabulous localbusinesses who donate regular supplies of fresh produce.

:: Hertford Pantry

The Crafters will be selling crafted items on their stall at the Parliament Square on Fridays to Mondays inclusive, for the duration of the display, enabling them to raise more funds for the Hertford Pantry. On the stall you will find insects,ducks, kingfishers, frogs, finger puppets and so much more! The stall will be open, weather-permitting, between 12.00pm–4.00pm, Sunday 27th July then Friday-Monday for the duration of the installation, plus Tuesday 29th July and Wednesday 6th August.