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KAS BARN VOLUNTEERS - 2026

Posted by Amy on January 17, 2026 at 6:35am

31063266852?profile=RESIZE_710xThe team back in the swing!

This discussion focuses on our volunteers on the ground in South Africa.  You can follow step by step as the post arrives in The Barn, is opened, sorted, put into packs for Gogos or distributions.  Visit this site often for updates from our wonderful volunteers.

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  • Ada Breeuwer January 30, 2026 at 4:34am

    Estelle, his is the new banner. Just to be sure, I have seen the other items that were in the package in photos of the Kasbarn of december 14, 2025

  • Ada Breeuwer January 30, 2026 at 4:32am

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    • Patricia Underwood > Ada Breeuwer January 30, 2026 at 4:46am

      It's absolutely gorgeous, Ada. I hope Estelle can locate it.

  • Ada Breeuwer January 30, 2026 at 3:02am

    I wish you all a Happy Newyear!

    What a beautiful blankets here. I did spot one of my squares in the middle of one!

    Estelle, I did send a yearbanner and my pakket is arrived I saw on the november squarelist. So I don't understand where it is now. I hope you will find it! 

  • Amy January 27, 2026 at 9:06am

    The latest news from Estelle on January 27, 2026.

    Here we are at the end of January…is it too late to say ‘Compliments of the Season’…a different start to the year normally having about 40 - 50 blankets to send to our Kempton Park branch, today we only had 26 thanks mainly to Liz and Shirley Tebbit.
    Liz, Elaine and I had our first meeting of the year and are looking forward to Audrey joining us soon.
    31079021058?profile=RESIZE_400xElaine and Liz sorting and sizing.
    31079021073?profile=RESIZE_400xA lovely soft blanket from Karen Gordon…thanks Karen you’re amazing…a human knitting machine who never seems to sleep. The hats and blankets you knit are truly amazing!

    The following blankets were photographed by Liz…some of the blankets she made during our scorching 🥵 December/ January.
    31079021293?profile=RESIZE_400x31079021099?profile=RESIZE_400x31079021668?profile=RESIZE_400x31079021875?profile=RESIZE_400x31079022057?profile=RESIZE_400xThis one is mine made from Amy and Elaine’s squares. Colours in the pic are not true…they’re far nicer in real life!
     
    I managed to collect a few parcels from the Post Office to keep us busy for a couple of weeks, thank you Ronda.
    Ada I unfortunately missed your 2026 banner this year which has become our yearly tradition however feast your eyes on the lovely blankets we have received for our precious children.
    • Karen Gordon > Amy January 28, 2026 at 12:39am

      Cheers lasses!    Thank you for the compliment, it's always great to know our parcels make their important and safe journey to you.   Terrific colours through the blankets shown ♥️

  • Amy January 17, 2026 at 6:48am

    From Ronda on the first opening day of 2026.

    Happy 2026 to all our amazing KASpeople!
     
    Thursday 15th was our first day back in the barn this year and it felt good … Bernard had collected some post while we were all away, so there were parcels to open … and lots to do!
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    We are all looking forward to a productive, busy time ahead … as soon as the heat of summer starts to fade.
    Enquiries are already coming in from new crèches.
     
    Love from the KASbarn team …
    Wandi, Lindi, Viv, Nathi and Ronda
     
    31063267264?profile=RESIZE_400xShelves surprisingly full already!
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    31063268252?profile=RESIZE_400xBeautiful squares from Patricia Duryee.
    31063268456?profile=RESIZE_400x… more.
    31063268475?profile=RESIZE_400xColourful blanket from Christine Hatch.
    31063268279?profile=RESIZE_400xLovely to see beanie and hand warmer boxes filling up!
    31063268293?profile=RESIZE_400xThank you Alison Habbyfield!
    31063269062?profile=RESIZE_400x… and dear Anneke. It’s a lovely blanket and perfectly suited!
    31063268874?profile=RESIZE_400xA beautiful Patricia Underwood blanket!
    31063268676?profile=RESIZE_400xTwo blankets sewn by Wandi over Christmas.
    31063269099?profile=RESIZE_400xNathi getting into the winter spirit …
    31063269460?profile=RESIZE_400x… loving these large warm balaclavas!
    31063269666?profile=RESIZE_400xSewing KASlabels onto blankets …
    31063269282?profile=RESIZE_400xAnother lovely Croatia parcel opened …
    31063269897?profile=RESIZE_400x… more
    31063269687?profile=RESIZE_400x… and more!
     
     
    • Twinge (Jill Lea) > Amy February 5, 2026 at 12:24am

      Hi Everyone.   The fourth picture down (piles of squares) shows three piles of my squares and I can even see my name at the top of the lower of the two forms!  I'm so glad the squares have arrived safely.   I think I sent them in late November!   

      All the best to everyone at KAS and all the knitters, crocheters and other volunteers for a good year in 2026.  Love, Jill

    • Patricia Underwood > Amy January 18, 2026 at 9:33am

      Welcome back! Always grateful to see a parcel has arrived safely.

    • Diane Burns > Amy January 18, 2026 at 3:57am

      Such beautiful blankets and squares arriving in the barn. It must be quite exciting wondering what you will find inside each parcel!

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