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Postbox topper creator Debbie Williamson quits after Wallace and Gromit character stolen
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Debbie Williamson, a 60-year-old creator who has been making decorative postbox toppers in Mansfield since 2020, is retiring from the activity after a Feathers McGraw figure from her latest Wallace and Gromit-themed display was stolen. Williamson, who spent over 40 hours crafting the latest piece, removed the display in mid-September and gifted the remainder to a local family. Although she is stopping her postbox decorations and 'random acts of kindness' like 'worry worms', she stated the Forest Town Yarn Bombers will continue charity fundraising, and noted she would reconsider her retirement if the stolen character is safely returned.
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- Debbie Williamson has created more than 40 postbox toppers in Mansfield since the Covid-19 lockdowns to brighten up the community.
- Her latest Wallace and Gromit-themed topper took over 40 hours to make but was vandalised when the Feathers McGraw character was stolen.
- Williamson has removed the remaining parts of the display and gifted them to a local family, deciding to quit making the toppers due to previous and ongoing theft.
- She also stopped offering free 'worry worms' as random acts of kindness for passers-by.
- While her postbox decorating has ended, the Forest Town Yarn Bombers group will continue to fundraise for charities.
- Williamson stated she would reconsider her decision to stop if the stolen character is returned unharmed.