May 2022
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WI branch contributes to ‘Queen’s Green Canopy’
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embers of Stoke Gifford WI assembled in Royal Park, Stoke Gifford on Saturday 30th April to attach a plaque to a tree they had planted late last year to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee. The local branch of the WI decided they would like to plant the tree as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, which invites people from across the
United Kingdom to ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’. After the plaque unveiling, branch members enjoyed coffee and cake in the sunshine. Sue Grimsted, president of Stoke Gifford WI, said: “After having our application approved, we were really pleased with the site that was offered to us.” “We purchased our tree, acer
× freemanii ‘Morgan’, locally in Rockhampton and it was planted at the end of November 2021, as it needed to be in the ground before Christmas.” “Many thanks for everyone’s help along the way.” Stoke Gifford WI will be celebrating its 56th anniversary in July. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month (except
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