Littlehampton retirement residents plant tree to celebrate the Queen’s Platnium Jubilee
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On Thursday, April 14, aresidents and staff at Churchill Retirement Living’s Hale Lodge, in Fitzalan Roa,d planted a bird cherry sapling in the communal gardens.
The event was part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee this year.
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Hide AdWith a focus on planting sustainably, the initiative encourages tree planting to create a legacy which will benefit future generations in honour of the Queen’s leadership.
Anne Scherrer, senior regional marketing manager for Churchill Retirement Living, said: “It was great to welcome everyone to this special event to kick off this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Hale Lodge, and we’d like to say a big thank you to those who took part.
“There are plenty more events happening soon at the Lodge to mark the Queen’s Jubilee year, and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a patriotic celebration and experience the lifestyle, friendship and sense of community on offer here.”
Churchill said it would plant more than 40 trees at its retirement developments across the country this spring as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. Further information on the initiative is available at queensgreencanopy.org.
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Hide AdTo find out more about the tree planting and the regular programme of social events at Hale Lodge, call 01903 863739 or visit Churchill Retirement Living’s website.
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