A colourful post box topper aimed at raising awareness of women's wellbeing has appeared in a village. Members of Wittering Women’s Institute knitted the vibrant topper in Goodwood Racecourse colours of red, yellow and purple and placed it on a post box the heart of East Wittering village. It is raise awareness and support for the My Sisters’ House charity.
Founded in 2014, it has hubs in Arun district and Chichester and supports women facing a range of issues including domestic abuse. Avril Robinson, acting CEO of My Sisters’ House, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Wittering Women’s Institute for their beautiful creation and their support in raising awareness of our national charity. "This post box topper is a vibrant reminder of the strength and solidarity within our community and it will undoubtedly help us in our mission to support women in need.
” The topper, adorned with a champagne bottle, a jockey hat, strawberries, hearts and bunting (Image: Goodwood) The topper, adorned with a champagne bottle, a jockey hat, strawberries, hearts and bunting, celebrated the Markel Magnolia Cup on Thursday. This sees women race down Goodwood Racecourse's home straight for the opening race at Qatar Goodwood Festival . WI members also put up decorative bunting in railway stations and villages in the surrounding area to celebrate the occasion.
Kim Pettengale, president of the Wittering WI, said: “We are delighted to contribute to such a meaningful cause by knitting this.