The Green Parent
Raising kids with conscience
22 Nov 2010
Go tree dressing
Tree Dressing Weekend takes place during the first weekend of December every year. Here is our pick of the best places to decorate trees this winter.
1 Enjoy songs, dances and traditional food and drink in West Sussex at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum on 5th Dec (pictured). wealddown.co.uk
2 Enjoy a service beneath the trees in Suffolk on the weekend 3,4 and 5th Dec – for example Taize for Advent will be held within the church grounds at Rendlesham. 01449 724633
3 Cast a wish as you decorate the trees and make your own wreath on 5th Dec at Medlock Valley, nr Manchester. medlockvalley.org.uk
4 On 5th Dec celebrate National Tree Dressing Day with craft activities, and entertainment at Irchester Country Park in Northamptonshire. 01933 276866
5 Go space age and write poetry and wishes for the trees at Cripplewood Park, nr. Worcester on 5th Dec. See worcester.gov.uk for info.
Melissa Corkhill is the editor of The Green Parent magazine, mother of two and author of the book Green Parenting
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