Strip the willow at tree celebration

TWYFORD: A tree festival featuring community planting and a host of environmentally themed activities and stalls is set to take place at the end of the month.

The festival, by Twyford Parish Council will be held at Stanlake Meadow, between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, November 28.

The day will feature a range of activities including live demonstrations in fruit tree pruning and wildlife in leaf litter.

Other activities include willow stripping, making ‘bees’ with willow, sharpening tree planting stakes and forest school activities for children.

The event, which has free entry, will also see community tree planting take place.