Take part in a record breaking event
(Date of issue: Monday, 30 November 2009)
Local residents are being asked to take part in a record
breaking tree planting day this Saturday (5 December).
Carlisle City Council, with support from Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd
will be planting around 500 trees in Cummersdale Holmes, between
11am and 12noon and is inviting local volunteers to lend a
hand.
Organised to coincide with National Tree Week (25 November-6
December), the tree planting supports the BBC Breathing Places Tree
O’Clock campaign to set a new world record for planting the most
trees in one hour, over different locations in the UK. The aim is
to plant a million trees across the UK between 11am and 12noon.
Cllr Ray Bloxham, Portfolio holder for Environment and
Infrastructure, said:
“We hope that local residents come out and
support our record breaking attempt. It’ll be a great opportunity
to provide a lasting benefit to the local environment and local
landscape.”
Dominic Sandivasci, Managing Director of Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd
said:
"I'm delighted that we are able to lend our
support to this record breaking event. Such an important
environmental initiative will have a lasting impact, not only for
the immediate communities but for future generations and the wider
population. My thanks to all concerned on what I am sure will prove
to be a highly successful day.”
The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr William Graham and the Mayoress, Mrs
Joan Graham will be lending their support. Anyone who wants to join
in is recommended to bring their own spades, as equipment is
limited. If you’d like to take part, please contact Carlisle City
Council’s Green Spaces Team on 01228 618500.
The majority of the trees have been bought by Pirelli Tyre Ltd
and Carlisle City Council, and have been supplied by Cheviot Trees
of Berwick upon Tweed. An additional 50 trees have kindly been
donated by Open Spaces (Carlisle) Ltd.
The Friends of Hammond’s Pond are also taking part in the record
breaking attempt and will planting trees at the same date and time.
Volunteers are also sought.