Dobbies to give away real Christmas trees for free ahead of festive season

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Dobbies Ayr is calling on nurseries and schools, warmly welcoming teachers, parents and guardians, to get in touch to request a free real Christmas tree.This Festive initiative is part of Dobbies Community Christmas Trees, in partnership with sustainable real tree grower, Needlefresh.The aim is for nurseries and schools to have a real Christmas tree that they can decorate for the festive season.Dobbies Christmas trees are sustainably grown in environmentally managed fields across Scotland, where a small growing team plant, prune and harvest each Christmas tree by hand, to ensure the surrounding environment, wildlife and plants are looked after.

Each tree has a tag, with a special code, which means you can track exactly where it was grown.Needlefresh Managing Director, George Hood, is pleased to be working with Dobbies’ Ayr store on this donation.He said: “We hope that local schools and nurseries get in touch to apply for a real tree this Christmas, taking the opportunity to come together for decorating, making memories for pupils, teachers and parents alike.”Nigel Lawton, Dobbies’ Plant Buyer, shares his top tips on picking the right Christmas tree for those who are successful with their application.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.He said: “Buying a Christmas tree is a cherished tradition that is at the heart of festive celebrations.