Over the last year we have lost two large trees in the Churchyard, one a beech that had become dangerous and the other a sycamore that had become a nuisance.

Removing a tree on church property is not a simple thing and through the Diocese of Norwich a faculty was obtained as well as advice from the Broads Authority. From this process we had an obligation to plant replacement trees, so the question became what tree and where.

After much soul searching, Crab Apple was thought to be the most appropriate and following advice from Hadfields Nursery, three identical ornamental crab apple trees (Malus Snow Cloud) were purchased that will produce pink buds, turning into white blossom in the spring and small yellow fruit in the autumn.

Location is near to where the beach tree had been (near the lych gate) with the three new trees planted so as they become taller their canopies will merge. It is also a desire the three trees are part of the “plant a tree for the Jubilee” and so have been registered on “The Queens Green Canopy”. A plaque will be placed to commemorate this.

In addition to the three Jubilee trees, a single pink blossom weeping cherry tree was planted by Barbara McGoun in memory of her husband David.

On Thursday 24th March David and Taylor came along to help Barbara, Christine, Janet and myself plant these.

All four trees and the Jubilee plaque have been paid for by individual donation, specifically for these trees.

Thank you to all those who donate to the Church and should you wish to help in some way or make a donation, please contact myself or anyone connected with St. Benedict’s Church.

Martin Dibben 07770 93 55 12 [email protected]

The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Horning NR12 8PZ