A staggering 63 miles worth of wool has been used to decorate 178 bollards in a Cumbria town, it was revealed this week.

Volunteers in Dalton took on the mammoth task of kitting Christmas Jumpers for the bollards throughout the town. 

Last year, the Dalton Community Action Group (DCAG) has teamed up with the Dalton Yarn Bombers to give the bollards 140 new covers just in time for last year's Christmas - however aimed for more.

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The project was started four years ago and mainly consisted of very talented ladies from Dalton and volunteers over the years have helped fit them.

Three of the talented volunteers who under took the Dalton Christmas jumper project (Image: Dalton Community Action Group) The vision was started by a handful of ladies who attend the Friday Morning 10 am CAMEO (Come And Meet Every One) at St Mary's Church, Dalton-in-Furness.

The announcement of the 178th bollard to be decorated was announced on Monday (November 24) by Dalton Community Action Group.

Speaking on its Facebook page, a spokesperson said: "We now believe we have finally covered every bollard along Market Street 178 in total.

"We would like to thank you for your dedication and the time that you have taken to complete this project.

"We know how much these covers are enjoyed by the many that pass through Dalton to gaze at our Christmas decorations and lights including personal light shows from individual houses like the TantaBank Christmas experience that many visitors bringing their families."

(Image: Dalton Community Action Group) The community action group also revealed some staggering facts about the project:

  • The bollards extend over 0.51 miles from Skellgate gateway to Tudor Sq car park and Ulverston Road

  • 178 bollards=2×100 gram balls(dktype)each ball has 200-300m wool = 356 balls or 71200m to 106800m of wool - equal to 44.24 to 66.36 miles knitted.

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Dalton Community Action Group added: "You must admit the goal to make Dalton the Christmas capital of Furness is on its way to becoming fact."