Weston Hospicecare’s Pines for Pounds charity Christmas tree collection is set to return in early 2024, offering the public a convenient way to dispose of their Christmas trees while supporting a charitable cause. The initiative, which involves a donation to Weston Hospicecare in exchange for tree collection, is supported by local Rotary clubs, Weston Lions, and Somerset Young Farmers. This year’s collection is scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024, and will cover a wide region including areas such as Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Yatton, and Cheddar.
Supporters residing within specific postcodes (BS22, BS23, BS24, BS25, BS26, BS27, BS29, BS40, BS49, TA8, and TA9) can secure a collection slot through Weston Hospicecare’s website. On the collection day, it’s important for supporters to ensure that their trees are placed in a visible location from the road for easy collection.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the initiative, Weston Hospicecare’s community fundraising manager, Kirsty Simmons, invites the public to participate by stating, “Are you planning on buying a real Christmas tree this year? We are thrilled to see Pines for Pounds become a huge community collaboration involving Weston Rotary, Mendip Rotary, Burnham-on-Sea Rotary, Wrington Vale Rotary, Weston-super-Mare Lions, and Young Farmers, as well as additional support from Enterprise and Mercedes-Benz Weston-super-Mare. The collection saves everyone with a real Christmas tree within the collecting area a trip to the recycling centre. It’s such a fantastic idea and saves us all a job while supporting a local charity and making a huge difference to people locally. A huge thank you again to everyone involved in making Pines for Pounds a wonderful fundraising initiative”.
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The last event managed to raise over £17,000 for the hospice, bringing the total raised over the three years to £29,500. Pauline Land from Weston Rotary expresses delight in supporting the initiative, emphasizing its incredible impact and the organization’s excitement in participating. Grant Parris from Weston Lions also shares the sentiment, adding that this year marks their first involvement in the cause, and they are eagerly looking forward to it.
Slots for tree collection can be reserved through westonhospicecare.org.uk.