A UNIQUE Christmas Tree, created by enthusiastic crocheters and knitters at Lymm, has been attracting attention in the community garden at Lymm Sanctuary Hub.
Crafters of all ages contributed to the community project, making 759 squares and Christmas lights.
The squares were crocheted together by a team of three who estimated that if they were laid out end to end they would 154m long.
Anne Gannon devoted her time to teaching novice crocheters how to make a “granny square” and the Mojo craft workshop provided space. Lymm local Paul Middlehurst designed and made a steel and wire structure – a four meter high frame made up of three different-sized cones.
The Spread Eagle pub and the Sanctuary Hub provided space for the team to plan and construct the giant blankets of squares.
Donations were received from Lymm Parish Council and the Sanctuary Hub as well as more than £500 from the local community.
Parish Council chairman Cllr Bob Barr officially unveiled the tree with a special ribbon cutting ceremony and lights switch-on.
He said: “This project shows how talented and creative the people of Lymm are. With so many people, businesses and supporters joining together, it really has been a whole community project.”
There are plans to change the “Christmas” theme of the tree during the year to support other local events.
