Charity Christmas tree collectors branch out to repurpose more than 100 trees from Warwick Castle
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Coventry and Warwickshire’s Charity Christmas Tree Collection team collect and repurpose the trees in return for a donation across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The annual collection is organised by Pass The Smile with The Myton Hospices.
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Hide AdThe trees are then taken to Russell’s Garden Centre in Baginton, to be shredded and used to restock paths in its quarry gardens and maze.
This year organisers are also aiming to send a some trees to aid production of biomass for fuel.
Nick Blofeld, divisional director at Warwick Castle, said: “Warwick Castle are proud to support the local tree collection and repurposing effort, and two very worthy causes.
"We are not short of Christmas trees at the castle, and hope to continue supporting them as we head into 2023.”
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Hide AdLast week, the charities met with the developers of Warwick Castle’s light trail, Theme 3, who also made a donation.
The Myton Hospices, Pass the Smile and Christmas tree collection teams also switched on the Castle’s light trail during their visit.
Launched in 2020, the tree project has now raised more than £54,000, which goes towards local charities and towards supporting communities with the help of 125 volunteers, and sponsors.
Scott Crowther, co-organiser at Pass The Smile, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the ongoing support of our volunteers, the sponsors and everyone who registered a tree for collection.