Hemel Hempstead craftspeople join forces to create postbox topper trail

Craftspeople have joined forces to create a knitted postbox topper trail around Hemel Hempstead.

Hemel’s very own Yarn Bomb group have come together to create a knitted postbox topper trail based on children’s books and nursery rhymes.

From Monday, August 31, at least 10 postboxes will be adorned with a knitted topper, each one based around a well-loved children’s story or nursery rhyme.

The toppers will also have a QR code attached so people can donate to the Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity if they wish.

The charity helps and empowers seriously ill children, helping them to face life’s toughest challenges with the support of Specialist Children’s Roald Dahl Nurses.

Eloise Swain, from Yarn Bomb Hemel Hempstead, said: "Also alongside the book themed toppers will be books hidden by Hemel’s Hidden Books as well as painted rocks by Hemel Rocks so there is lots to search for and be excited about!

"The crafting community had really come together to bring smiles to the faces of young and old alike.

"Even Hemel’s litter pickers are joining in by sprucing up the areas around the postboxes."

Will you spot them all? Where will Jemima Puddle-Duck be hiding? Will the Very Hungry Caterpillar be munching near you?

If you spot the postbox toppers, you can share your photos with the Hemel Gazette, by emailing [email protected].