Close-knit residents buy postbox to showcase Syston Knitting Banxy

Henry, owner of Syston Town News, said SKB was “very emotional” when the target for the restoration was met.

“She was taken back and overwhelmed that so many people would do that for her,” she said.

“She says ‘I just do a bit of knitting’, but we know it’s more than that.

“I have always described her as an artist in wool.

“She very rarely uses a pattern. It comes straight from her head.

“I’m just in awe of her talent.”

Henry said discussions were ongoing about the location of the restored postbox, which will be unveiled at the end of the month.

“People can’t wait. They’re excited to find out where it’s going to be and to see SKB’s first topper on the new postbox,” she added.