Last Saturday, at a thankfully dry event our group was joined by local MP Martin Salter and several council representatives to twin a tree with the Heathrow Airplot orchard.
Despite competition from the Rainbow Warrior, six members of the group were joined by PPCs and councillors from Reading Borough Council to plant a Cox's Orange Pippin at Prospect Park.
Martin enthusiastically took to his spade and got to work, organising the photographers at the same time. The six year old tree was generously donated by Tree World Nursery of Ufton Nervet.
Even more encouraging was the feedback from the PPCs (next year's candidates) and the RBC representatives who expressed interest in further contact with the group. They had been very co-operative when approached for help in organising the event. It was noted that opposition to Heathrow expansion had received cross-party support within the council and resolutions have been passed to that effect.
So, thanks again to everyone involved!
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