christmas trees

Wendy my wife has had problems with the village Christmas tree lights this year (always kindly donated to the Parish/Village by Glentworth Scottish Farms), the Lincoln Cathedral tree is doing a drunken belly dance as I write and therefore this seasonal “And finally” brings a smile to my lips as I hope it will yours!

After a Christmas tree that leans “more than the tower in Pisa” was taken down in Nottinghamshire, we look at England’s worst festive offerings.

 The 35ft Beeston tree was left pushed to the side by strong winds and had to be replaced.

Adam Guest, 20, from nearby Chilwell, said people are “practically laughing at it because it’s so slanted”.

The tree is not alone – around England spindly firs and artificial trees are causing mirth among residents.

One in Leicestershire was unfavourably likened to a wizard’s hat from the Disney cartoon Fantasia and another tree in Cambridgeshire compared to a plate of chocolates.