A RAPTUROUS welcome for the work of guerilla knitters in Reigate's Priory Park has granted the woollen decorations a longer stay.
Yarn bombers, or "guerilla knitters" from Dunottar School in Reigate struck for the first time in the park on Thursday, adorning trees with multi-coloured woollen jackets, pom-poms and even a knitted bicycle suspended between branches.
The "art installation" was meant only to be in place over the weekend, and come down yesterday (Monday). But such was the reception, the exhibition was extended until tomorrow.
Now, at the request of the park authororities - who gave their blessing for the project - the creations will remain over Christmas, and not come down until January 6.
"Everyone loves it, especially the kids," said Priory Park officer Helen West. "It looks so lovely, it adds a lot of colour on a grey day.
"It is a very nice Christmas present for the trees, and will keep them nice and warm!"
