A team of talented knitters from (coincidentally named) SCARF have used their skills to create a 50ft long scarf in anticipation of the forthcoming Adventures in Time & Space – an unofficial Doctor Who exhibition. The exhibition, which opens at Peterborough Museum on Saturday 3 May is creating a real buzz of excitement, so much so, the museum’s resident knitting group have embraced the Time Lord spirit and with a click of a sonic knitting needle have produced a 50ft replica of the iconic Doctor Who scarf! The original scarf which was worn by the fourth Doctor, played by actor Tom Baker, reportedly measured eighteen foot, so this woolly masterpiece is almost three times as long.
Sitting down for a cup of coffee and a chat with some of SCARF’s members, they shared how the group started around 35 years ago, when founder member Chris Leaves relocated to Peterborough and taught some of the new friends she met to knit. The group which stands for, Sociable Coffee And Reliable Friends has evolved over the years and now meet once a week in Peterborough Museum’s Squires Café for a catch-up, coffee and creation.
As well as forming a great friendship group and support network, the members (about 14 in total) raise money for The Children’s Society by selling their beautiful hand-made items. They never stop knitting and have two official sales events a year, along with coffee mornings and other fund-raising activities.