Calling all Tree Group planters – I’m very pleased to be able to announce an important planting for Saturday week. We will be planting 195 mixed deciduous trees and shrubs on Townsend Farm, near Pretwood. We have worked out all the details with Dillington’s Estate Manager, Ollie Blackburn, and we both feel that this is a very positive project for both of us. The site is within 15 minutes walk of the town centre, and you will be able to monitor the progress of the trees over time because they are being planted near a footpath.
We will be working in teams and we will do a full briefing onsite to ensure that everyone is clear about their specific role. You will need a spade and gloves.
We will assemble as usual at the Market House outside the Co-op at 11:00am.
If we have a party of +/- 20, each individual will have to plant about 10 trees. We will be using canes and spiral guards, and some of the larger trees will be planted with a mulch mat.
Please reply to this email to let me know if you will be coming.
Hope to see you on the 22nd, and as always we will make our way to the Gamesmaster café after our exertions for a post-match review.
Colin