Angmering Yarn Bombers impress with incredible Nutcracker display

The Angmering Yarn Bombers, a community group of knitters and crocheters, was awarded the top prize of £300 by the team at Ayton House, a care home in the village.

The 18 members of the Angmering Yarn Bombers create themed knitted displays for the village square and its surroundings. To celebrate Christmas, the group recently knitted a Nutcracker-themed display with a wreath, reindeer and Santa’s sleigh.

Judges were impressed by the efforts of the group’s volunteers, who devote their time to knitting seasonal displays on a limited budget.

The recent Nutcracker display included the Mouse King, the villain of the Nutcracker (Image: Barbara Hempenstall) Jennifer Blake, treasurer of the Angmering Yarn Bombers said: “We were surprised and delighted to be awarded this prize by the team at Ayton House. The £300 will enable us to buy new wool and other equipment for our displays in 2025.

“We started as a small group 3 years ago and are growing in size, always welcoming to new members of any ability to join us in giving pleasure to all who pass through our village. We are so glad that our efforts are appreciated.”