Some of the postboxes found around St Albans. - Credit: Chris Bennett This year's St Albans Postboxes charity fundraiser has smashed past the £25,000 barrier to become the most successful yet. For the third year, 50-plus knitted festive toppers could be found on postboxes around the city centre in the run-up to Christmas, and encouraged online donations to St Albans and District Foodbank and Open Door St Albans. With the city facing swiftly tightening pandemic restrictions, St Albans Postboxes. - Credit: Chris Bennett families embraced the opportunity to enjoy a Covid-safe outdoor activity, and this year's initiative has so far raised £25,120.95, including Gift Aid.