On Monday 14th February, Officers from East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Horticultural team planted an avenue of hornbeam trees at Pennycroft Park in Uttoxeter. They were joined by local schools including, St Marys Primary School, Tynsel Parks Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary School. Also in attendance were Councillors from Uttoxeter Town Council and staff from McDonald’s Uttoxeter.
This is the second avenue of Hornbeam trees to be planted in East Staffordshire to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd, after a similar project was completed with volunteers and councillors at Shobnall Fields earlier in February.
As well as celebrating the Queens Jubilee, the project also supports the Councils drive to plant more trees in open spaces across the Borough.
Councillor Bev Ashcroft, Deputy Leader for Leisure, Amenities and Tourism, said: “This project is great for the environment and a fantastic way to pay our respects to our monarch. “The open spaces team is looking for a range of volunteers who are passionate and enthusiastic about their local area. If you are interested you can apply by visiting http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/volunteer”