Below is the press release from the Friends of the Byes who have been working with the Sidmouth Arboretum and other groups on tree projects in the Sid Valley:
New
sign for Ginkgo in Knowle
In
1954 after an advert was placed in the Sidmouth Herald, Sidmouth Men of the
Trees was set up after a meeting. The founder of ‘Men of the Trees’ was
internationally renowned Richard St Barbe
Baker who visited Sidmouth during these formative years. Richard was a keen
naturalist travelling the globe inspiring tree planting and protection of the
natural environment.
Men
of the Trees went on to be renamed International Tree Foundation which
is still very active today.
The
gingko tree was donated to Sidmouth Urban District Council by Sidmouth Men of
the Trees and was formally planted by the then Chairman of SUDC Arthur F White during
his period of office 1969 to 1971.
Arthur’s
son Graham White still lives in Newton Poppleford and is keen to see the plaque
replaced. “This is an important part of both Sidmouth’s and my personal
heritage.”
The
photos attached were taken back in 2010, as the plaque was on its last legs.
The
last 40 years has seen the plaque deteriorate, to the point where it has
recently been removed.
Local
Tree enthusiast and chair of the Friends of the Byes Michael Horsnell would
like to renew the Plaque.
He
says “It will cost between £40 and £50 and it would be great if the renewal of
the plaque is a community effort, so we hold on to this important part of
Sidmouth’s history.” He is inviting locals to help with the costs by sending a
small donation to Friends of the Byes who will then pay for the plaque.
If
you are able, please send a cheque to: Friends of the Byes, Sally Atkinson FOTB
finance secretary, 17 All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8ER
The
Friends of the Byes, have overseen 1000’s of hedging, tree saplings and
specimen trees being planted along the Byes, including a community Orchard.
Lastly
these are some links to the Friends of The Byes Facebook Page where you can
peruse some photos.
All
photo albums:
Knowle
Ginkgo at Sidmouth Arboretum Launch:
The Ginkgo Biloba Presented by The Men of the Trees Planted by Councillor Arthur F White Chairman Sidmouth UDC Knowle Gardens. Guided Tree walk with EDDC Tree officers David Colman and Stuart Baker together with EDDC Parks manager Mark Pollard — in Sidmouth. 10 May 2012 ·
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of the 5 new Ginkgos Friends of the Byes have planted in The Byes. These are at
the Hunters Moon Hotel entrance:
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of the 5 new Ginkgos Friends of the Byes have planted in The Byes. This was up
at Lymebourne bend, but was washed away in last Saturdays floods, we will be
replacing it:
1
of the 5 new Ginkgos Friends of the Byes have planted in The Byes. This is in
Sid Meadow, near the bridge:
The
Ginkgo at the Knowle 2010:
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