THE Borders Branch of Girl Guiding Scotland has been presented with a Tree of Tree Gift from The Queen’s Green Canopy as a thank you for of the valuable and tireless work the volunteers undertake for the benefit of the young members within our communities.
The ceremony took place on Wednesday October 26 at 7.00pm at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Arthur Street Hawick.
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Local brownies and guides were present as well as Interim County Commissioner Gail Fox and team leaders.
The presentation was made by the Duke of Buccleuch and the tree will join over a million already planted across the UK to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
The Duke explained the background of the initiative and told the youngsters how Sir Walter Scott had planted many trees at Abbotsford. And he said that he hoped that they would visit in the years to come.
The tree presented to the guides will be planted in the ground of Abbotsford House next Sunday November 6 at a special ceremony.
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Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the QGC “Tree of Trees” sculpture sought to put the importance of trees at the heart of this historic milestone to celebrate Her Majesty, who planted over 1,500 trees all over the world throughout her 70-year reign.
The QGC initiative has been extended to the end of the planting season in March 2023, to give people an opportunity to plant trees to honour Her Majesty.
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