That is genuinely disgraceful. People sinking to new lows.
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The hat was gone by 2.30pm on Sunday. Drunken antics on Saturday night perhaps?
Seems a bit odd - if it was that you’d imagine the tree would be quite damaged as unlikely they had a ladder on hand.
My money would have been on the wind, as wind can be so powerful, though it is was cabletied as Lee says above this seems unlikely unless it broke the fabric.
If someone did take it, hopefully they know regret and will return it anonymously early one morning…
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I thought it was odd as there seemed to be no sign of damage to the nearby branches…
however there were clearly plastic sheet like ties still wrapped round the top of the tree…
It saddens me because it was such a fun novel idea.
Honestly it would be so hard hard to get without causing damage its almost like they used a cherry picker to get it 
Perhaps we should start a new thread… bring back the hat
or another 'who stole the hat and how?
Either way its blooming sad that it didn’t even last to christmas…perhaps boobytrap the next one 
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It’s back! Looking a bit grubby, but hurrah!
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FHSoc report that it was very kindly replaced:
I’ve been wondering who is so kind and generous as to be behind the tree and decorations? Who can we thank?
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Local man Lee Jackson @leejacksondesign
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I was so pleased to see it this morning I stopped, stared,took a photo and would have missed my train but it was cancelled !
Is it the original hat? It looks very grubby like its had an adventure
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I find this curious why a big fabric hat that’s just going to get sodden and filthy in the rain?
I am sure the Forest Hill Society would happily take on board your suggestions for next year. The hat was made and donated by a very nice local. I am sure there are other, just as good, options.
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You know when something is so well-intended that you just keep any adverse opinion or criticism of it to yourself…
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I don’t think it’s the original. I think the trim is grey instead of white? So pleased to see it there. Hope it’s alarmed this time.
To me it looks like a Santa Claus / Father Christmas hat. He is a traditional Christmas character with an iconic hat.
It will get wet in the rain, but so will the rest of the decorations. It may attract some dirt from air pollution. Whether it will continue to look nice we shall find out.
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Our friendly neighbourhood elf had to make Santa Tree a brand new hat.
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Maybe get Special Branch on the case 
If they find the person stick them on top of the tree in public view to embarrass them.
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I’d be alarmed if I had such an intimate relationship with a pointy tree to be fair…
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I’ve found it!
At today’s State Opening of Parliament.
(Looked a lot bigger on the tree though)
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I remade it with grey fur but it’s gone now
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I scotchguarded it to make it waterproof but it’s been nicked now anyway
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