Friends of Wandsworth Park & The Putney Society celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday


Justine Greening MP with local school children plant two trees

Friends of Wandsworth Park & The Putney Society planted two Tulip Trees today (2nd December) in Wandsworth Park. They were planted to commemorate the Queen's 90th Birthday and were assisted by Putney MP Justine Greening and over 60 children from Brandlehow and The Roche Schools.

A spokesperson for Friends of Wandsworth Park told this website:
"That event was attended by about 75-80 people including children from Brandlehow and The Roche School. It was a huge success. Justine Greening had a blast with the children and I think they were as enthralled with her! This is proof that we need many more community and park events to bring us all together in the quest for more meaningful and important interactions and experiences to improve our world together.

She continued:
" I now believe these children will watch these trees grow and protect them as if they were their own because of their involvement. The Park now has a much greater meaning for each and everyone who was there. Together let's all continue to make it better and better! Thank you all for being a part of it".

The Putney Society said:
"The Putney Society was delighted to donate two tulip trees to Wandsworth Park to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday. The Friends of Wandsworth Park did a marvellous job in organising the event and children from Brandlehow School and the Roche School came along to help Justine Greening MP with the planting. The children helped to fill in the soil and were particularly vigorous at stamping it down - under the careful eye of the Council's tree officer. We are grateful to Patrick Langley, the tree officer for sourcing the trees and arranging the planting. The Tulip Tree has spectacular blooms in spring and beautiful autumn colouring."

Justine Greening MP said:
“I was delighted to plant two tulip trees in Wandsworth Park today to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday in National Tree Week. The park is a great open space for our community, especially children, who can use the outdoor space for sport and recreation and learn so much about nature and our environment. The new trees will help to make the park even better for future generations to enjoy.”

The event was planned to be part of National Tree Week (26th November - 4th December) which is the UK’s biggest annual festival of trees – and The Tree Council is encouraging everyone to consider how they can change views for the better by planting and celebrating trees.


December 5, 2016