On Saturday, we are holding a special, little. private ceremony in our orchard.  We are planting three trees in memory of a very special pupil – Ellen Burnip.  Ellen was a pupil at both our nursery and Primary School and tragically died, aged just 20, in 2019.

Ellen’s mum, Ann- got in touch with Mr Graham and asked if she could plant some fruit trees in the orchard in Ellen’s memory.

Trees are a beautiful way to celebrate a life, particularly Ellen’s.  At nursery, Ellen loved the outdoors – muddy puddles, hide and seek, and climbing trees.  As she grew up she had a great love for animals – particularly dogs and horses.   Planting fruit trees that flower beautifully in the spring, and fruit in the autumn seems particularly fitting for such an outdoor spirit.

Ellen’s family  friends will be planting 3 trees in the orchard, around our blueberry bed that we sow wild flowers in, each spring – a beautiful place to remember a beloved daughter, sister, pupil and friend.

Our tree planting is taking place at 11am on Saturday 20^th February .