Green effort includes tree tribute to Frank
Five new trees, one of which commemorates a former councillor, were planted in Cambusbarron’s King George V Park last Friday.
It was part of park improvements currently underway which include new play equipment and the installation of gates to keep dogs out of the toddler area.
The trees are three rowans, one flowering cherry and one silver birch.
One of the rowans replaces a tree which died. The original tree been planted in 2014 to commemorate late former Cambusbarron councillor Colonel Frank Saunders.
The work was carried out by Stirling Council land services with the assistance of school pupils, Cambusbarron Community Council, Greener Cambusbarron and village residents.
Cambusbarron Community Council chairperson Marion MacAllister said this week:“A rowan tree was planted to replace one which had died which had been planted a few years ago in memory of Frank Saunders.
“He died in 2013, aged 106, having given 38 years of service to Stirling Town Council and then Central Regional Council.
“He was less a politician than a man who became a councillor to serve the people and it is fitting our community remember him.”
“The children braved the weather to ensure their environment is beautiful for this summer. They are looking forward to seeing the flowering cherry in bloom, and we thank them, their teachers and staff for their support.
“Ewan Watson and colleagues did a fabulous job with the trees and were ably assisted by pupils from Cambusbarron Primary School and children from CambusbarronVillage Nursery.
“Thanks too to Stephen Robertson of land services at Stirling Council and his team for their ongoing support to the community.
“Park improvements will continue as the weather improves and we hope to officially open it in early May.”