{"product_id":"meet-the-author-emma-davies-riches-to-rags-thursday-12th-november-6pm-copy","title":"Battle 500: Sponsor a tree for the Wee Wood today!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTREE SPONSORSHIP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WEE WOOD BY THE COMMUNITY ORCHARD AT XCITE LINLITHGOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLIC TREE PLANTING DAY: SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER FROM 11.00AM, THE COMMUNITY ORCHARD BY XCITE LINLITHGOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003eThe Battle 500 Team and Elana Bader of Darroch Nurseries have a plan to create a lasting legacy for the commemoration of the Battle of Linlithgow Bridge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eWest Lothian Council identified an area of land near the Xcite Leisure Centre where we can plant trees, outlined on the map. It is to the north of the car park, next to, but separate from, an existing orchard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eTrees will be planted here as a memorial to the battle, retaining the area for recreation. We do not envisage the need for fences, with enough space between the trees to walk dogs, have a picnic, run around and play.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eThe native trees (small saplings, large enough to plant) are being provided by Elana Bader, Founder and Director of Darroch Nurseries. Members of the public are invited to sponsor a tree. Species being planted include: \u003cspan\u003eWild Cherry, Alder, Birch, Rowan, Hawthorn, Witchelm, Scots Pine, Hazel, Dog Rose and Oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eThe majority of the trees being planted in our Wee Wood were collected by hand as seed from local Linlithgow trees, with the help of local Linlithgow volunteers, who also helped to grow them over the last couple of years. These trees will provide shade and habitat for our birds and beasties, and become a living memorial dedicated to the Battle that the public can enjoy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eTree sponsorship costs £20 (or multiples of £20), which covers all costs, including planting and maintenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eYou can sponsor your tree today (by following the link in this post) and then we welcome everyone to come along to the tree planting day on Sunday 15th November!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma lives and works here in West Lothian and is an excellent speaker, we couldn't think of anyone better to welcome along at a time of Remembrance and we look forward to welcoming you as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFREE EVENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2232.4555428341446!2d-3.606542622901757!3d55.97613657476691!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4887d7863b10b53f%3A0x72ec42ccde269a5!2sSt%20Peter%27s%20Scottish%20Episcopal%20Church!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1772633646915!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50222098874627,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/Sponsoratreetoday.png?v=1794393691","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/meet-the-author-emma-davies-riches-to-rags-thursday-12th-november-6pm-copy","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}