Christmas tree collection raises record funds
By Sarah Wood | 30th January 2025
A local charity has raised more than £80,000 from its Christmas tree recycling collection.
Minchinhampton-based Longfield Community Hospice, in partnership with charity JustHelping, raised an incredible £82,239 towards its hospice at home palliative care, wellbeing and bereavement services.
Kirsty Murray, senior fundraising manager, said: "We are over the moon to have exceeded last year's target for much needed funds. We could not have done this without the 181 volunteers from community groups, local companies and our loyal team of regular helpers. Together, we collected an incredible 4,149 trees from areas reaching from Brockworth to Wotton-under-Edge, and Lechlade to Quedgeley.

"We were also incredibly grateful for the 76 vans loaned for our use, with and without drivers. We would also like to thank Stroud District Council for helping to promote our tree collection service.
"This really is a win-win situation with trees being collected and recycled instead of ending up in landfill, as well as being our biggest fundraising event. We look forward to doing it all again next Christmas!"
Meanwhile, the charity has opened a new shop in Cheltenham.

Cllr Paul Baker, mayor of Cheltenham, opened the latest shop in Coronation Square.
Lynne McMahon, acting head of retail, said: "Opening a new store in Coronation Square is an exciting development for our portfolio of shops. This is a new location for us, and we are really looking forward to welcoming the local community to our store. There will be something for everyone, and I am sure shoppers will be delighted by the value and range of goods we will be selling.
"The funds raised from the shop will help ensure Longfield Hospice can be there when it matters for those in need of support with a life limiting illness."
Longfield looks forward to welcoming new customers to Coronation Square and accepting donated goods.
The charity has 21 shops around Gloucestershire, including three in Cheltenham - in Bath Road, Pittville Street and Up Hatherley.

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