ROYAL Mail has responded to the post box toppers that have been seen all over Cheshire.

A mystery group of yarn bombers have been painstakingly creating crocheted 'bonnets' for post boxes with the latest ones spotted in Lymm. 

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Lymm

Each bonnet is different and often carries some relevance to where it was placed.

For example, the post box near the Lower Dam has ducks on it as that is where Lymm Duck Race is held.

Northwich Guardian:

Stockton Heath

And there is a Cuthbert topper near Aldi in Stockton Heath in reference to the the supermarket's caterpillar cake battle with M&S.

They have spreading much needed cheer throughout Warrington.

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In Stockton Heath, pictured by Monika Dabrowska

But what does Royal Mail think of them?

A spokesperson said: "Over the years we have enjoyed seeing the various post box toppers that that different groups have showcased in communities across the UK.

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Alexandra Park by Laura Speakman

"We first began to see these toppers in 2012 over the festive season, although this soon spread to other key times of the year such as Easter.

"More recently, we have noticed decorations celebrating various frontline workers during the pandemic, including postal workers."

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In Bewsey by Ste Delooze

In fact, the Royal Mail has gone as far as to say they value the passion of the post box yarn bombers and have no problem with the craze as long as the toppers do not obstruct people posting items or posties from collecting mail. 

The spokesperson added: "Royal Mail's iconic postboxes are a treasured part of communities around the UK and are for use by our customers.

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Warrington Road, Penketh

"For those groups who enjoy crocheting, knitting and decorating our thousands of post boxes across the country, we generally advise to please ensure that the decoration doesn't cause a safety concern or any kind of offence.

"Care should also be taken to ensure the toppers do not obstruct other customers from posting items, or our posties from collecting mail.

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This one was spotted by Jo Butler in Penketh Avenue

"We appreciate the resident's passion for creating these works of art, and value their interest in Royal Mail."​