60 NEW TREES PLANTED TO ENHANCE NEWBURY’S GREEN SPACES

A joint effort between Newbury in Bloom, Newbury Town Council and The SEWA Group has resulted in the planting of 60 new trees, marking a significant step forward in enhancing Newbury’s natural environment.

The trees were planted at Fifth Road Playground, John Rankin Schools and across the grounds of St. Bartholomew’s School, with additional trees planted along the Newbury Nature Corridor. This initiative supports Newbury Friends of the Earth’s ongoing efforts to promote biodiversity and create a greener, more sustainable community.

Participants included SEWA volunteers, Friends of the Earth members, St. Bartholomew’s School pupils, representatives from John O’Conner Maintenance Ltd, and members of the Town Council’s Green Spaces Working Group.

Sanjeev Agarwala from HSS Sewa said, “To promote environmental conservation and sustainable urban development Hindu community group HSS Sewa and Sewa day were pleased to team up with Newbury Town Council to plant these trees.  Last year, in a similar exercise, we planted 108 trees at different Newbury locations.

Sewa day is UK registered charity whose motto is to perform acts of kindness without the expectations of any rewards. 

Since 2018, Sewa Day volunteers have taken part in multiple litter picking days, have arranged coffee mornings to raise funds for local charities and every week we have been collecting foods from supermarkets and donating them”.

Cllr Ian Jee, Chair of the Town Council’s Green Spaces Working Group said, “We collaboratively planted a variety of mostly native deciduous trees, including plums, cherries, and London Planes. It’s inspiring to see how partnerships with community groups and schools can make such a meaningful impact on our local environment.”

Contact:

Cllr Ian Jee, Chair NTC Green Spaces Working Group ian.jee@newbury.gov.uk

James Heasman, Parks & Open Spaces Supervisor NTC james.heasman@newbury.gov.uk 07775 434475