THE calming experience of knitting will take centre stage at an event at the Wharf pub in Grays next month.

The Needles and Chat  social group will be staging a 'Happy Knitting Day for Mental Health' at the pub on Wharf Road South (RM17 6SZ) from noon to 3pm on Saturday, 8 October.

The proceeds from the event, which is free to attend but will feature a raffle and cake stall, will be donated to Thurrock Mind.