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Knitting Sicklinghall nun nets £9,000 for Bosnia orphans
A NUN from Sicklinghall has raised £9,000 through taking part in a sponsored knit.
Sister Margaret Duncan, who is 92, knitted for 24 hours with a five-minute break each hour to raise the impressive sum.
The money will help look after disabled orphans in Bosnia, where Sister Margaret used to work.
She is now a resident of the Convent of the Holy Family Sisters, beside the Church of Mary Immaculate in Sicklinghall, where many retired nuns live.
Sister Margaret admitted her fundraising feat was a lonely exercise, particularly during the night hours.
She said she felt a feeling of relief when she came to the end of her 24 hour challenge.
Further donations are welcome to send to Bosnia through the convent.
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