Viaduct Violets handmade a post box topper, currently placed on a post box near the Riddling Rack on Newton high street, with giveaways hanging down for members of the community to enjoy.

They later shared a post with the community in hopes of brightening up their day.

Women in the craft group were led by Angela Murray to create the topper for the high street.

Jill Rigby, president of Viaduct Violets WI, said: "We are a group of women of different ages and backgrounds with different interests, but we love to get together at meetings to listen to a speaker or enjoy time getting to know one another.

"We play a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities, and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities."

The topper is installed on a post box near the Riddling Rack

Viaduct Violets is a branch of the Women’s Institute that offers women in the community an opportunity to engage in social activities.

The Newton group was formed five years ago and is part of the Lancashire Federation of Women's Institute. 

A craft group is set up in the institute, along with arranged trips and walks for members to participate in.

The women also participate in online courses that cover important issues, as well as leisurely subjects including arts and cookery.

The ladies meet on the third Tuesday of each month at St Patrick’s Community Centre.

The National Federation of Women's Institutes 

The Women’s Institute was established in 1915 in hopes of restoring rural communities and encourage women to contribute to food production during the First World War.

Since its formation, it has expanded to become the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK.

The Women’s Institute celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015 and currently has 190,000 members in approximately 6,000 institutes.

For further information, visit https://www.thewi.org.uk/.