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| A friend and I hard at work |
Last month we had a jigsaw afternoon in a local village hall and about twenty people joined together to complete various puzzles. It was a real success as quite a few people who live alone (and feel lonely) came along and had three hours puzzling and chatting. So often older people (me included) can feel a little useless, but everyone knew they had made a valued contribution to a fundraiser for a much-loved village church as well as having a lovely afternoon being fed tea and cakes.
People have also taken jigsaws home to complete. I'm dog sitting this week and there's a puzzle which has been left half-done on the dining room table as well as the one I brought with me.
An unusually shaped jigsaw
I was very doubtful about having a jigsaw display as part of the festival as it seemed a very laborious way of raising a little money but I have to admit that it is very successful as a social activity.
The jigsaws will be displayed in the church on the boards we have done them on and most will be available for sale.
That is a very different jigsaw!
ReplyDeleteIt's also a very difficult jigsaw!
DeleteLove the dragon puzzle. I think my youngest son would really enjoy putting that one together.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's a puzzle to love or loathe!
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea. It might not raise masses of money but well worth it for the social benefits.
ReplyDeleteIt is doing so. We've organised another afternoon.
DeleteThat dragon puzzle looks like it has raised parts but can't imagine that in a puzzle. Must be the colors give it that affect.
ReplyDeleteIt's completely flat.
DeleteClever idea to mix some socializing for the community with raising money - and selling the puzzles as well. DL
ReplyDeleteIt's been far more successful than I had thought it would be.
DeleteLove that dragon puzzle! My daughter put together a 3-D puzzle that formed a vase. First time I've seen a 3-D puzzle.
ReplyDelete3D looks fascinating but not for the faint-hearted!
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