3 December 2012

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EAST Grinstead’s primary schools came together at East Court on 20 November to plant trees in commemoration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Six native species trees were planted, each with a plaque bearing the name of the school that planted them and the logo of the East Grinstead War Memorial Company who own the land East Court stands on.

The planting ceremony was also an opportunity for the War Memorial Company to announce their new logo as a result of a competition which was held for the local schools.

The trees included an oak, beech, hornbeam and lime and were planted by pupils from Escots, St Peter’s , Blackwell, Halsford Park and Baldwins, St Mary’s and The Meads.

Town Mayor Liz Bennett was joined at the event by by Councillor John O’Brien from West Sussex County Council and Margaret Collins, Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex.