NEWS RELEASE FROM SANDY TOWN COUNCIL
Date Added: 17/10/2022
17th September 2022 for immediate release
During the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year, communities and individuals were invited to plant trees, to become part of the Queen’s Green Canopy. Subsequently, on 11th October, the Mayor of Sandy and Members of the Sandy Branch of the Royal British Legion gathered to witness the planting of their tree at Faynes Corner.
Branch President, Cllr Mrs Susan Sutton said “I am pleased to represent the Sandy Branch at the planting of this tree which we donate to the people of Sandy in honour of Queen Elizabeth II”. Mayor, Cllr Martin Pettitt, added “I am delighted to accept this tree which will be a feature of this public garden for many years to come.”
Roger Sparks, Branch Chairman said: “The Sandy and District Branch of the Royal British Legion are proud to provide a lasting memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. Originally planned to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee, it now stands to also remember her long lasting service to our Country.”
The chosen tree, a Prunus Serrula (Tibetan Cherry) has all year-round interest. The trunk has shining coppery-brown peeling bark, narrow leaves turn yellow in autumn, and in spring it has small white flowers.
