MEMBERS of the “Hot Pins” Knit and Natter Group, which meets regularly at Evans Newsagents in Crediton have raised hundreds of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The group members, Sheila Job, Elizabeth Mason, Cynthia Street, Janet Conibear, Margaret Dayle, Wanda Bunch, Ann Ramsey and Ann Eakers, have been knitting poppies which are for sale in the newsagents.

In addition, they have contributed to the Poppy-themed window display at the shop at 10 High Street, Crediton.

The window display was created by Nick Ashweek along with other staff at the shop and the owners, Tara and Paul Conabeare, and using some of the knitted items created by the Knit and Natter Group.