Linda Bryant and Gezina Sacof set up the Bristol branch of the Red Cross at 12 Henleaze Gardens. Gezina Sacof moved to Bristol after marrying Nathan Sacof in London in 1920. The Sacofs were members of the Bristol Hebrew Congregation. They lived at 10 Henleaze Gardens. Linda and Gezina used Linda's attic as a textile workroom to contribute to the war effort. The women made hot-water bottle covers, tropical pyjamas for soldiers, black-out curtains, and shrouds. J.D. Bryant remembers the shrouds being given another name to avoid distressing people. He and the other children were tasked with picking up pins from amongst the women's legs, and turning the wheels of the hand sewing machines. Linda and Gezina also hosted bazaars and other events to raise money to help Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. The Red Cross gave the two women awards in 1943 or 1944 for the quantity of textiles they produced. Both joined the Women's Voluntary Service soon after.