Trees planted for Diamond Jubilee

The 11th Rotherham Scout Group have planted more than 100 Oak, Ash and Hazel trees on Kiveton Waters.

They wanted to create a permanent landmark and an area for people to enjoy in future years on the site of the old colliery.

The idea for the tree planting came from Thomas Cromp, a member of the group, after the scouts were asked how they wanted to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The 14-year-old decided it would be a good idea to create an area that the scouts could use in years to come.

Group scout leader, Sue Bass contacted the Forestry Commission and arranged for the planting of trees on Kiveton Waters.

A total of 20 members of the scout group, as well as local explorer scouts, took part in the planting.

They braved the wet and windy weather in the Easter holidays to plant the dozens trees, under the watchful eye of experts from the Forest Commission.

Sue said: “We frequently use the area in the summer when we take part in outdoor activities and we wanted to do something special to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.”

“We decided to ask the scouts how they wanted to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee and they came up with the idea of a tree planting.”

“We then contacted the Forestry Commission who welcomed the idea, and 20 of our scouts and explorer scouts planted 100 trees in one afternoon.”

Sue added: “We hope that the trees will create a permanent landmark, and provide something that everyone can enjoy for years to come.”

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