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A town's wonky Christmas Tree has been slammed as 'embarrassing' and compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The festive tree, in March, Cambridgeshire, was put up earlier this month, but many residents noted how it is leaning sharply.
One said it looked as though it had been 'plonked down without much care', while another branded it 'ridiculous'.
The volunteers who put up the 30ft tree defended its appearance, insisting that they did not 'physically choose' it and it was down to 'luck' which one they received from their supplier.
However, other residents pointed out that the tree itself appears to be straight and that it just needed to be installed correctly.
A town's wonky Christmas Tree has been slammed as 'embarrassing' and compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The festive tree, in March, Cambridgeshire, was put up earlier this month, but many residents noted how it is leaning sharply
One said it looked as though it had been 'plonked down without much care', while another branded it 'ridiculous'
Another said: 'I honestly don't like to moan and I am quite aware trees grown in different shapes and sizes - but I just feel if a job is worth doing it should be done properly'
The Christmas lights on the tree, which are due to be turned on tonight in March's Market Place.
But critical residents might not be keen on attending.
One said: 'I honestly don't like to moan and I am quite aware trees grown in different shapes and sizes - but I just feel if a job is worth doing it should be done properly'.
They added that it looked 'slap dash'.
Another said: 'I love Christmas trees but to be totally honest this looks like it's been plonked down without much care!'
They added that it looked 'wonky' and said its bottom branches need 'sorting out'.
A third said: 'It does look a bit ridiculous to be fair. Maybe they're planning on straightening it before the lights switch on.'
The volunteer group who installed the tree admitted that reception was 'mixed', but said they had been advised that the tree is 'as straight as its going to be'.
They said that they ordered the tree in January or February but were not able to examine it in person.
The volunteers who put up the 30ft tree defended its appearance, insisting that they did not 'physically choose' it and it was down to 'luck' which one they received from their supplier
Residents pointed out that the tree itself appears to be straight and that it just needed to be installed correctly
Sarah Lemmon, the town clerk at March Town Council insisted the tree is 'beautiful' and compared it to Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
Other critics took aim at the tree, with one calling it 'a bit ridiculous' and nother saying it 'looks like it's been put up wrong'
The volunteer group who installed the tree admitted that reception was 'mixed', but said they had been advised that the tree is 'as straight as its going to be'
The committee added: 'However it's down to the supplier/luck as to what overall size/condition of tree we receive in the end.'
Sarah Lemmon, the town clerk at March Town Council insisted the tree is 'beautiful' and compared it to Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Speaking in Cambridgeshire Live, she criticised what they called an attempt to 'kill the spirit of Christmas'.
There were also some supporters on social media. One said: 'I have no issue with the tree - I think it's fantastic that we have one!
'I hope those that think the job could be done better will volunteer next year.'
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