A GARDEN centre will donate hundreds of trees to communities to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Beetham Nurseries is donating two hundred rowan tree saplings as part of the celebrations to schools, community projects and customers, all of whom will be encouraged to add their trees to the Queen’s Green Canopy Project, a unique tree-planting initiative across the UK.

Customers of the garden centre, near Milnthorpe, have been invited to fill out a form on the Beetham Nurseries website to receive a free sapling, which will ask for information about where they will plant the tree and why that place is special to that person or community.

Beetham Nurseries will then collate these entries to display so that customers can see where the trees are planted across the region.

Those who have entered will be invited to collect their sapling between June 2 and 5.

Beetham Nurseries managing director, Stephen Abbit, said: “It is a great honour to be able to donate these tree saplings for such a momentous occasion, and we hope the local community will enjoy planting these trees to enjoy for many years to come.

“As a business, we always take great pleasure in giving back to the community, and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is no exception.”

Beetham Nurseries are hosting a weekend of family events across the jubilee weekend, including free family crafting and activities, live music and exclusive offers. Beetham Nurseries is open Monday to Saturday 9am – 5.30pm and Sundays 10am – 4.30pm. Visit their website for more event information at www.beethamnurseries.co.uk