Tree Planting at Penrice House
Five Rotarians planted over 100 trees in the grounds of Penrice House
Extract from @THe Voice 26th November, 2024
Rotarians Ian Kelly, Mike Pascoe, Elke Deeley, Margaret Davies and Peter Lean with staff members Emily and care manager Clare Rowe-Hall. (picture Paul Willams)
Over 100 trees have been planted by volunteers in the grouds surrounding a care house at Porthpean, near St Austell. Five members of St Austell Rotary Club took part in the tree-planting at Penrice House Residential Home.
Led by Ian Kelly, the volunteers spent the morning planting a variety of trees that will enrich the natural beauty and biodiversity of the extensive grounds.
Clare Rowe-Hall, care manager at the home said :2 the initiative builds on last year's success when the Rotary club planted 1,000 crocus bulbs at Penrice House, which bloomed beautifulli in January.
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