We’re holding a tree planting day on 12th April from 1-4pm.

We’re holding a tree Planting Day on 12^th April  from 1-4pm

We’re inviting our site supporters to buy a tree (minimum donation of £10) – this can be in memory of someone special, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary or to leave a legacy or memory.

Applications are welcome from individuals, families, groups, units and trefoil guilds.

Why plant a tree?

Now that we have sold some land, we need to strengthen the tree line to create a stronger boundary line.

We have worked in partnership with the Woodland Trust to ensure that we plant the right type and variety of trees.  The trees will be saplings when they are planted.

How does it work

• Apply for a tree by completing the form on this link.
• You will be sent payment details within 7 days of completing the form
• If you are able, come to the site on 12^th April between 1 and 4pm (bringing a spade and someone who can dig a small hole!)
• You will be given a choice of tree on the day (from a selection of dog rose, hawthorn, hazel, crab apple or dogwood)

On the day you can enjoy some light refreshments and a view of the newly refurbished toilet block and the new kitchen and bathroom in our Kinder View building.

Units are welcome to attend and can enjoy playing on the play park and grass sledges  .

Plaques

The trees will be saplings will  not tolerate a plaque, but once your tree is established, small plaques at your own cost, can be attached.

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If you’re looking to fill a night in the Autumn term then why not have a go at our “A night under the stars badge”. Designed to be completed in a night (or longer if you prefer), get your creativity flowing as to how to take part with your unit. There is no fixed syllabus, so activities can be flexible to suit your unit.

We’ve given some suggestions below:

• Do an activity from the BBC stargazing activity pack (available here)
• Hold a “Stars in their eyes” talent show
• Hold a sleepover under the stars
• Make edible constellations using pretzels and marshallows or cocktail sticks and mini marshmallows
• Hold a stargazing evening. Check out the Girluiding website
• Have a visit to Jodrell Bank

but you don’t have to stick to these, get your unit involved in the planning.

To order your badges, fill out the form here.  You will receive an invoice.  Upon receipt of payment the badges will be sent out.  Badges will be mailed each week on a Monday.