Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is kicking off the new year with its annual Christmas tree collection & recycling campaign.
The collections will take place on the 9th, 10th, and 11th January 2025 across postcodes BH1 to BH23.
If you’re planning to have a real Christmas Tree this year, the charity is inviting you to join it in the recycling campaign by registering and donating online at www.lewis-manning.org.uk/trees.
A suggested donation of £15 will allow the hospice to deliver a virtual exercise and well-being session run by one of its occupational therapists.
Vicki Gray, Head of Fundraising, said: “Our Christmas tree recycling initiative is so much more than raising funds for an important local hospice.
“It’s an opportunity for the community to support crucial well-being services for Dorset hospice patients, whilst championing the environment.
“All trees collected are recycled into chippings and mulch for use in our local parks, gardens, playgrounds, and other community spaces across Dorset.
“Let’s kick off 2025 with purpose and compassion, turning your tree into hope and support for local families in need, and help make a lasting impact.”
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is extending special thanks to corporate partners Stewarts Garden Centres, Katie Fox Estate Agents, United Taxis, and Eco Sustainable Solutions for their sponsorship and support.
Bookings close on the 6th of January.
In 2023/24 Eco Sustainable Solutions received more than 4,400 trees, weighing 27 tonnes, on behalf of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Diverse Abilities and Julia’s House.
They were recycled into around 36 cubic metres of woodland mulch – about 720 wheelbarrow loads – with £57,788 raised for the three charities.