Village plants tree following Coronation fundraising
Published 3rd Feb 2024, 06:00 GMT
A group of residents have planted a tree in their village's recreation ground following a fundraising drive to commemorate the King's coronation.
The Commemorative Coronation Oak was planted at Alveley on Saturday on the village recreation ground.
It was planted to commemorate the coronation of King Charles lll following a fundraising drive by villagers Bill Scriven and Stuart Hickman that raised a total of £670 .
The money was used to purchase the tree and a metal surround and plaque .
The unveiling was done by Bill Scriven with trustee Tony Head and the the tree was also blessed by the Rev Jon Aldwinckle.