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Thursday 17 November 2016

A Celebration of Trees: Friday 25th November: "a giddy mix of stalls, songs, talks, crafts, advice"

The Sidmouth Arboretum will be repeating its celebration from last year:
Futures Forum: Sidmouth Tree Summit: reporting on the benefits of trees
Futures Forum: Open evening on trees in the Sid Valley >>> Fri 27th Nov

With more from the Arboretum site:
Sidmouth Arboretum - News

And here's the press release for this year's event from its chair:

A CELEBRATION OF TREES 

At the start of National Tree Week, Sidmouth Arboretum is holding a celebration party at the Cellar Bar of Kennaway House in Sidmouth on

Friday 25 November 6 – 8.30pm

The Arboretum will be repeating the success of last year , an evening of organised chaos which allows everyone to learn a little, chat a little and generally have an stimulating evening.

Starting with a tree song from the Sid Vale Folk Choir, visitors can visit the stalls, talk to experts, take part in the raffle, ponder the answers to quiz questions, or listen to our M.C. Steve Potter who will trace the story of yew trees. All while relaxing with a drink and light refreshment and planning their tree planting for this winter.

An excellent gathering of experts across a wide range of interests are invited to speak of 3 minutes – and no longer. Among the contributors:

Graham Cooper, architect and author, the importance of trees to health, supported by Dr Duncan Hall and Sidmouth in Bloom.

Professor Brian Golding on the yews in the Parish Churchyard

John Wilding, of Clinton Devon Estates, on the thrills and threats to trees

Trainee conservation manager with EDDC, Laura Gople, on how trees can reduce risk of flooding

Ecologist Louise Woolley on what bats need to thrive

Kate Tobin, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, update on grants

Claire Wright, how we depend on government policy

Landscape to Legacy manager Ruth Worsley on what trees tell us about history of the landscape.

Entry is free, all are welcome, why not pop in?

CONTACT Chairman Diana East

info@sidmoutharboretum.org.uk


Sidmouth Arboretum

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