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SDDC - Free Tree Scheme
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:28 by Celia Bunston
South Derbyshire District Council
Free Tree scheme launches
This year South Derbyshire District Council's Free Tree scheme celebrates its 20th year with another great selection of young trees to give away with applications beginning on 12 October.
This year our experts have selected four different varieties of trees to give away - Alder buckthorn, Hazel, Rowan and Spindle. A total of 15 different species have been given away over the past 20 years. All the trees are two years old and approximately 30-60cms (up to two feet) high. More »
The Free Tree scheme is run in partnership with the National Forest Company, and, as in previous years, you can apply for two trees per household, or 10 if you are applying on behalf of a school or community group. You can apply between 9am Mon 12th October and 5pm Mon 9th November. Your household or community group must be based within the District of South Derbyshire.
Our special online application process includes the application form, how to plant, how to look after your trees and details of the Giveaway events. See www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/freetreescheme for more information. Anyone who does not have access to the internet can apply by ringing the Council's Customer Services during office hours on 01283 595795
Those requesting trees have a choice of Thursday 3rd December or Saturday 5th December to collect them. » Less
Poppy Appeal
Posted: Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:08 by Celia Bunston
Unfortunately poppies will not be sold door to door this year due to coronavirus. In Ticknall collection boxes will be provided for donations to the poppy appeal in the pubs and in Scoff & Shop. Also, you can drop off a donation to Gill Holt at her home. Please contact Gill on 863493.
Coronavirus information and links
Posted: Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:56 by Celia Bunston
This information was sent to Parish Councils about Heanor, but its links to information about Coronavirus cases in South Derbyshire and testing etc are very useful to know.
Use think link below to get the information and further links.
Heanor residents urged to stay alert following
coronavirus spike