Big Knit bottles now on sale helping to raise money for Age UK Portsmouth

Next time you pop to the supermarket keep an eye out for innocent’s limited edition be-hatted bottles, on sale in Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco as part of the Big Knit campaign, now in its 16th year. Each of the special bottles carries a 25p donation to Age UK Portsmouth to help the charity continue to be there for older people in Portsmouth who have no one else to turn to.

Over the past year the people of Portsmouth have been knitting and purling like never before and have helped Age UK Portsmouth by knitting more than 6,600 miniature hats for the latest Big Knit campaign.

Dianne Sherlock, Chief Executive Officer of Age UK Portsmouth said: “We’re so pleased with how much support the Big Knit has received over the years – we look forward to seeing the latest hat creations our devoted knitters in Portsmouth make for us each year and we’re excited to see them on sale!

“We want to thank everyone who has knitted a hat or bought a Big Knit smoothie to support the Big Knit. The campaign helps us to make a difference to the lives of older people in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Money raised from the be-hatted bottles will help to fund our essential services that tackle loneliness and isolation and bring older people together in their communities, giving older people the chance to come along and make friends, learn new skills and most importantly have fun.”

Emilie Stephenson, Head of Brand at innocent drinks, said: “Every year we’re overwhelmed by the number of hats which come through our doors and it’s brilliant to see the unique hats that are sent our way.

“We would love to thank everyone in Portsmouth who supports the Big Knit from the knitters to smoothie drinkers. It’s great to take a moment and truly celebrate the intricacy and creativity of the hats. A hats off to all the knitters.”