The Tree Group has been pleased to contribute four trees for the sensory garden being established at Chatten Free School. The school was opened in September 2021 for children seriously affected by autism. Two fastigiate hornbeams were planted in challenging weather conditions before Christmas. Fortunately, the weather eventually relented to allow us to plant the second two in a more comfortable environment in early February. A Himalayan birch with the whitest of bark and a Tibetan cherry with a shiny mahogany coloured trunk will allow the children to explore their senses in a safe and stimulating environment.
Denied by legislation from using our usual funds, which come from local authorities, the Group funded this worthy cause from within our membership.
Allan Waight
February 2023
