Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm funds new equipment for Little Common Scouts

10th October 2023

 

Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm has raised more than £1,000 for the local scouts group which they plan to spend on new camping gear including tents and an event shelter.

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Every year Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm raises money for a chosen charity. Previous beneficiaries have included The Spinal Injuries Association and The Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance.

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Last year the farm staff chose to support Little Common Scouts - a cause close to the heart of all the members of the Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm team and Clive Collins the founder.

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Each festive tree sold in 2022 generated a donation of 25p and there were also collection boxes in the festive shop.

Clive, who was once a scout, explains: “There has been a long association with the scouts and some have come to work at the farm during the festive season. Creative seasonal craft and wreath making workshops and night-time orienteering have all been held on the farm for the scouts in previous years.

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“Local scout groups play a vital role in the community by helping young people learn important life skills, particularly learning about the outdoors and how to enjoy it in a responsible way. The ethos of the scouts very much fits with the way I run my business which is why I feel so strongly about supporting this cause.”

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During the 2023 festive season Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm will be supporting the Bexhill Foodbank with 30p from each tree sold going to this cause.

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Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm has been operating in East Sussex for over 30 years and has one simple mission – to provide the best-quality trees in Sussex at the best possible prices. There is also a festive shop selling the largest selection of Christmas decorations in Sussex. The team understands the importance of good customer service and delivering the complete Christmas experience to customers.

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