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Community campaigning raises £12,000 to green Portland Road
In our bankrupt borough, money doesn’t grow on trees… but it can certainly help buy some, as a community initiative by residents in Woodside has amply demonstrated, culminating with a celebratory planting day this month “What are you doing to … Continue reading
Chari-tree: re-green your neighbourhood with planting scheme
A charity sponsorship scheme launched last year, and publicised here on Inside Croydon, has directly led to 10 sponsorship requests, as more than 100 new trees have been planted around the borough in the past 10 months as a result … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Community associations, Croydon Council, Croydon parks, Environment, Friends of Addiscombe Railway Park, Wildlife
Tagged Croydon Council, DEFRA, Heritage Lottery Fund, Portland Road, Purley, Richard Edwards, Shirley, South Norwood, Trees for Cities, Trees for Streets
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Tall tales of thriving trees coming to the streets of Croydon
In the past year, dozens of Croydon residents have come forward to sponsor, or water, a street tree as part of a new charity’s project. Here’s just two of their stories James and his mum, Sue, love trees, and they … Continue reading
Runners take to the streets to encourage more planting
Two charities have teamed up to spread the word about a national tree sponsorship scheme, using the tried and trusted method of door-to-door leafleting. Trees for Streets is part of a national urban tree charity, funded by the government’s Green … Continue reading
Posted in Community associations, Environment, Sport
Tagged GoodGym, Trees for Streets
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