Lanarkshire gardener branches out to support food bank with Christmas tree removal service

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A big-hearted Lanarkshire gardener is launching a Christmas tree removal service and kindly donating a percentage of his profits to Loaves and Fishes.Former tree surgeon Marc Shields, aka The Electric Gardener, has been at the helm of East Kilbride-based garden maintenance firm Sunshine on Leaf for the last three years.His services offered in and around the town include hedge and lawn care, tree surgery, planting and renovations - from grass cuts to landscaping.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android No stranger to charity work, having previously volunteered with St Andrew's Hospice, Marc is well aware of the positive impact Loaves and Fishes has in his hometown and was eager to branch out and support the lifeline charity this Christmas.He told Lanarkshire Live: "I've lived in East Kilbride for the best part of 30 years and one of the best things about running a business in your hometown is getting to see old faces and helping out friends and relatives."I really wanted to do something for charity.

I worked with St Andrew's Hospice for a few years in their shop in the village which was a nice experience and I'd like to do a lot more of this kind of thing going forward."The food bank that Loaves and Fishes operate is a really worthwhile cause.