Crafty community Christmas tree to be made for Scarborough

By Claudia Bowes
Published 3rd Jun 2025, 11:06 BST

Calling all knitters, crocheters, and craft enthusiasts! The teams at Dementia Forward and The Salvation Army are launching a fantastic festive project to create a knitted Christmas tree – and they need help.

This special tree will be on display at the Stephen Joseph Theatre this Christmas and is set to be a true community creation.

Dementia Forward is the leading dementia support charity for North Yorkshire, providing a wide range of services for people living with dementia and those who care for them.placeholder image
Dementia Forward is the leading dementia support charity for North Yorkshire, providing a wide range of services for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

It will be built from handmade squares from local crafters, and topped off with pom-pom baubles made by members at Betton Farm.

People can help support the project by knitting or crocheting 6-inch squares, ideally in shades of green.

Squares can then be dropped off at any of the following locations:

  • The Salvation Army, Alma Parade - Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays between 10am and 12pm
  • Newby & Scalby Library, (closed Thursdays and Sundays)
  • Dementia Forward’s Wellbeing Café, Danes Dyke Community Centre – Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm

For dementia support and advice, call the Dementia Forward Helpline on 03300 578592 or email [email protected].

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