Hospice Christmas tree collection returns

Tuesday, 15 November 2022 00:00

Salisbury Hospice's popular Chrismas Tree collection and recycling initiative is back from Christmas 2022.

In return for a donation, the team of volunteers with collect and recycle your trees, turning them into chippings or compost.

Trees will be collected between the 13th and 15th of January and can be collected from the following postcodes: SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP7, SP9 and (new for this year) SP11 7, SP11 8, SO20 6, SO20 8

By registering to have your tree collected, you are helping patients and families in need of vital end-of-life care and supporting the environment and the wider community.

Our chippings are donated to local farms, which are used as animal bedding and feed.

Registration has opened today (15th November) and will close at midnight on the 8th of January.

More from Local News

Fordingbridge Teenagers to Serve Time in Custody after Sentencing Review

Two teenagers from Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years in custody following a revised judgement at the Court of Appeal today (2nd July).
Charity single inspired by extraordinary young woman raises funds and awareness for Young Lives vs Cancer

A soldier from Salisbury has released a single, The Best of Us, in honour of his friend’s daughter, Becca, who was diagnosed with Wilms tumour at the age of 19 in 2024.
Salisbury Cathedral Choir to premiere new anthem

A new anthem by Cheryl Frances-Hoad will be premiered on Sunday, 5 July, during Evensong at 4.30 pm.
Employers across Wiltshire recognised for supporting young people with SEND

Wiltshire Council has celebrated employers from across the county who are helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) take positive steps into employment.
Operation Scorpion 15 delivers strong results across the South West

Police forces across the South West have successfully concluded Operation Scorpion 15 (OS15), a regionally coordinated crackdown on drug-related criminality, delivering significant results in tackling supply, protecting communities and strengthening public confidence.
ALABARÉ supporters raise over £100K for homeless veterans through BIG Sleep at St Paul's Cathedral

Supporters of leading homelessness charity ALABARÉ have raised over £100,000 by taking part in the first-ever public sleep-out at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
NOMINATE: Child of Courage Award

Salisbury Radio is seeking this year's local Child of Courage.
Salisbury businesses urged to help drive down retail crime

Businesses across Salisbury are being encouraged to continue playing a role in efforts to reduce retail crime, following positive results achieved through partnership working between retailers, Wiltshire Police and other local agencies.