The Queen’s Green Canopy, Tree of Trees

We are honoured to have received the gift of a special tree from The Queen’s Green Canopy, Tree of Trees which stood tall as a message of hope, regeneration and optimism of the nation and the world as part of the Platinum Jubilee.  Her Majesty planted over 1,500 trees all over the world during her 70 year reign.  There were 350 trees which formed part of the sculpture were set in recycled aluminium pots embossed with Her Majesty’s cypher and are now being gifted to selected community groups and organisations to celebrate their work and inspire the next generation of tree planters across the nation.   The gift of the tree is a thank you for all the valuable and tireless work that volunteers and individuals undertake for the benefit of their communities.  South Ayrshire Women’s Aid joins over 300 organisations from across the UK who were recently announced by the Queen’s Green Canopy as recipients of these special trees in the Queen’s name.  This was presented to us by Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire & Arran and Sheriff Iona McDonald OBE and planted in our new refuge garden on Monday, 10^th October 2022.  The tree becomes part of the living legacy in honour of Her Majesty and will continue to spread this message in honour of her extraordinary service to her country and her people.

Shirley Middleditch, South Ayrshire Women’s Aid Manager said “We are delighted to be chosen to receive this tree from the Queens Green Canopy, Tree of Trees.  As one of over 300 organisations across the UK South Ayrshire Women’s Aid is proud to become part of the living legacy in honour and loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen.

The Lord-Lieutenant and Sheriff Iona McDonald OBE remarked “ We are delighted that South Ayrshire Women’s Aid have been chosen to receive this tree as it recognises the significant contribution that they make to the wider community in South Ayrshire and that it will take pride of place in their newly designed garden”.