Volunteers making scrubs for Scarborough's health workers in need of materials

Busy volunteers making protective clothing for Scarborough’s health care workers are in need of more materials.
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Scarborough Scrubs Makers - For The Love Of Scrubs are looking for elastic and pipe cleaners to make face masks for hospital and care home staff.

The group - which was formed on Facebook - now has more than 300 members who have so far made around 750 sets of scrubs.

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The volunteers have also provided more than 1,000 wash bags, at least 70 hats and 200 masks.

Scrubs made by a member of Scarborough Scrubs Makers.Scrubs made by a member of Scarborough Scrubs Makers.
Scrubs made by a member of Scarborough Scrubs Makers.

They have been using all sorts of material - from duvet covers to curtains.

But in order to make more face masks, the group are making an appeal for 5mm-wide elastic and pipe cleaners.

Anyone who can help should contact Tim Kirkup on 07980 290266 or by email at [email protected].The Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers is handling donations for anyone who would like to put money towards the project.

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Their fund raising page has already collected £300 and they are hoping to take that total to more than £500 by the end of this month.

To donate, search for The Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers on https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/ or email [email protected].

For more information about the group and how to help with making scrubs, search for Scarborough Scrubs Makers - For The Love Of Scrubs on Facebook.

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