Comforting quilts shown

Local quilters have lovingly crafted more than 100 intricate designs for a display to raise funds for World Palliative Care Day.

The display is being shown at the Hawke's Bay Hospital's Harding Hall after countless hours of work by the Taradale Village Quilters, some of the finest in the region.

Palliative care is a specialised area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients, and the global day of celebration is tomorrow.

Palliative care clinical nurse specialist Gloria Morgan said having quilters display their work for World Palliative Care Day had a special significance.

"This display means so much to us as quilts provide so much comfort to our patients," she said.

"We are indebted to the Taradale Village Quilters who have been able to provide us with so many beautiful quilts which reflect the skill and craftsmanship of these special people."

The quilt display opened yesterday and ends today at 3pm, with a gold-coin donation for entry.

Money raised will go to Cranford Hospice, the Hospital Palliative Care Team and towards a Memorial Garden at the hospital.