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The longest scarf in the world?

More than 1,100 balls of wool were used to knit a scarf that measures twice the length of the Eiffel tower.

The 850 metre long red and yellow scarf was knitted by 240 Peace Hospice supporters in the colours of Watford Football Club.

The team of knitters began working on the scarf in December 2006 as a fundraising project, which has so far raised in excess of £16,000 for the Hospice, in Peace Drive, Watford.

It will now be divided into blanked and sent to Romania, via the development and relief agency ADRA.

Community Fundraising Manager Gill Crowson said: "This has been a fantastic project. We recently wrapped the scarf around the Hospice, which looked spectacular. I would like to thank all our knitters who generously put hours of work into making the scarf."

For more information on the work of the Hospice, visit www.peacehospice.org.uk.

8:05am Thursday 8th May 2008

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Posted by: Mimi, Cassiobury on 9:05pm Thu 8 May 08
It sounds as though my beloved Eiffel Tower has collapsed - "length"? Surely the height is the thing
Posted by: The Plinth of Darkneth, Watford on 12:02pm Sat 10 May 08
Should Watford make it to th playoff final at Wembley (yeah right), perhaps they should arrange for the scarf to be held aloft by the fans at the stadium?

I am sure that this would generate some welcome publicity for the cause.

Mind you, they have to get there first.
Posted by: The Plinth of Darkneth, Watford on 6:23pm Sun 11 May 08
In retrospect, ignore my previous post... After todays result I do believe that Watford are destined for yet another season in the prestigious panda pops league.
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