Tree of Joy 2018 Preparation (Saturday 24 November)

The Rotary Club of Guernsey Tree of Joy (big) elves were busy this morning putting up the iconic light tree on the roundabout in town today.  

Due to strong winds forecast tomorrow, with the kind permission of the States Traffic department, the roundabout was down to one lane for a few hours to allow the Rotary elves, along with the professionals being Marine and General Engineers, Charles Vaudin Tree Surgery, and Bob Froome Crane Hire, to put up the 32 x 32m light strings which make up the tree.

Thanks also to Roary the Lion for his assistance with the star at the top of the tree. A very brave Lion indeed.

The official switch on is scheduled for Thursday (29 November) at around 6.00 p.m.

The light Tree is the focal point of the Tree of Joy tag appeal by the Rotary Club of Guernsey which provides Christmas presents to Guernsey children who would otherwise either not receive a present or receive very little.

A big thanks goes out to the general public of Guernsey for their continued generosity with taking the tags. Also a big thank you to our sponsors Guernsey Gas, Bank of Butterfield and PwC.

For locations to obtain Tree of Joy tags please click HERE.