Hug in a Shrug
Monday 1 June 2026 at 10:00AM
South Benfleet Library
Event Description
The Hug in a Shrug project brings together contributions from community knitters to offer blanket ‘Hugs’ and other small comfort items, free of charge, as acts of kindness for the local community. The aim of the project is to create local connections and offer a token of comfort to local residents when they need it most.
Come in and inquire about being a part of this wonderful project!
When
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Monday 1 June 2026
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Where
South Benfleet Library
264 High Street
Benfleet SS7 5HD
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Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at South Benfleet Library.
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hug in a Shrug | 3 August 2026 at 10:00AM | South Benfleet Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 4 August 2026 at 2:00PM | Billericay Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 6 August 2026 at 2:15PM | North Weald Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 7 August 2026 at 11:00AM | Brentwood Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 7 August 2026 at 12:00PM | Springfield Library | ||
| Knit, Stitch and Natter | 8 August 2026 at 1:00PM | Vange Library | Adult Event | |
| Knit and Natter | 11 August 2026 at 2:00PM | Billericay Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 13 August 2026 at 2:15PM | North Weald Library | ||
| Hug in a Shrug | 14 August 2026 at 10:00AM | South Benfleet Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 14 August 2026 at 11:00AM | Brentwood Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 14 August 2026 at 12:00PM | Springfield Library | ||
| Knit, Stitch and Natter | 15 August 2026 at 1:00PM | Vange Library | Adult Event | |
| Knit and Natter | 18 August 2026 at 2:00PM | Billericay Library | ||
| Knit and Natter | 20 August 2026 at 2:15PM | North Weald Library | ||
| Hug in a Shrug | 21 August 2026 at 10:00AM | South Benfleet Library |
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