K is for . . .
Channel your inner Tom Daley and knit anything from chickens to socks with knitting books and magazines available to download for FREE with your library membership using the Libby app: https://libbyapp.com/
Wool on the Exe is a community fibre arts space designed to provide local people with a place to learn, be creative, make new friends and connect to their community. The idea grew out of two successful projects Neighbourworks & The Knit-Stop.
Neighbourworks is a not for profit community interest company - a social enterprise that supports people who want to use their time and knitting talent to raise funds for local charities. Wool on the Exe operates on the same principles, so even though we're a shop and we sell things, our 'profits' go back into the community. That's how we work.
The Knit-Stop, our second project, was funded in 2014 by the Peoples Health Trust. We started up 12 knitting groups in central Exeter and held a big community project at the end resulting in 90 knitted and crocheted cushions on the benches of Exeter's High St. You can see a short video of the event here.
Many Neighbourworks knitters are older, widowed women and they appreciate the opportunity to come together and use their time and talent to benefit their community. And it's not just older people who are isolated. Our groups are made up of people of all ages and abilities and the common bond is a love of making and a desire to connect.
So we thought it was time for Exeter to have a space that supports these things. A place where local people who are experts in knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving and dyeing can share their skills in a space that is warm, welcoming and nourishing for the spirit.
We will continue to support Neighbourworks groups and plant the seeds for more Knit-Stop groups in the community. We aim to have lots of opportunities for people to connect - through events, projects, and charity knitting initiatives. We also wanted to have a place where local fibre artists could sell their products. You will find beautiful wood bowls, hand-made bags, felted art, cushions, cards and beaded accessories in our shop. If you're a fibre artist and are interested in Wool on the Exe, please get in touch - weblink above.
Kneading
Our local community baker https://www.onemilebakery.com/exeter/
A pic: attached (by Alex Jenkins Photography)
Boudicca began her St Thomas micro-bakery in May 2018 taking amazing homemade bread, soup and preserves by bike to addresses near her home.
Each week brings something different, so a subscription offers a chance to sample a wide range of artisan sourdough and yeasted breads, seasonal soups and stunning preserves. Boudicca regularly open her online shop non-subcribers to enjoy her bakes too. It’s all handmade at home in the bread shed in her garden, and delivered to you at home in person.
Boudicca also hosts fun, friendly and hands-on classes where you can learn to knead for yourself! The day include all ingredients and recipes, gorgeous food throughout the day, and lots of delicious baking to take home
Kayaking
Not for the feint hearted in the cold winter months but for those brave enough to get in the water, kayaking on the beautiful Exeter Quay is a must.
Plus you'll be supporting our local businesses. Book yours at:
https://www.kayakhub-exeter.co.uk/exeter
or if you are an enthusiast buy at: https://www.aswatersports.co.uk/
