Aspley university student Amy Mann has formed a 'mama blanket' group to ensure that people’s last days aren't spent in a blue hospital blanket. Amy, 29, is carrying on an idea from her grandmother Kathleen Lawrence, 77, who died suddenly in March.
Kathleen used to knit ‘mama blankets’ for those who had experienced baby loss then went on to knit these blankets for family and friends. Now, Amy is continuing to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and is knitting blankets for Yorkshire, Nottingham and North West hospitals.
Amy spoke more about her grandmother who was originally born in Glasgow but lived in Nottingham for a time. She said: “My mama was a loving and beautiful person, she learnt hello in different languages which brightened up people’s day.
