THE BLOXIDGE TALLYGRAPH

The proposed location of the new Bloxwich Christmas tree - artist's impression (Picture: Stuart Williams)

Dateline: 21 November 2009

As reported exclusively by The Bloxidge Tallygraph on 5 November, news that the Bloxwich Christmas tree is to return to its traditional home - the Promenade Gardens in High Street - this Christmas has been welcomed by local residents and by the Friends of Bloxwich Parks.

Now we can further announce that the new rooted tree, a 15ft high Norwegian Spruce, will be planted permanently on Monday 23 November at 10am.  The tree, which is funded by the Bloxwich, Leamore & Blakenall Retailers Traders Partnership, will be fully lit, although there will be no formal Christmas lights switch-on in Bloxwich because of the apparent high cost of arranging this due to health and safety regulations.

It has been agreed that the Bloxwich Christmas Tree will also be declared a 'Tree of Thought' in support of Macmillan Cancer Support's charity Christmas campaign, with a banner announcing this to be fixed to the fencing which will surround the tree during the period when it is lit. Members of the public will be invited to sponsor a light on the tree by making a donation, which will not cover the cost of the lights or the tree (which are provided by the Partnership) but will go to support the charity's work.

Donations made in this way will be acknowledged by Macmillan Cancer Support who will send a Christmas card dedicated to a person nominated by the donor.

Apart from the tree, Christmas lights will also be decorating Bloxwich Market Square and Leamore Precinct, including in the latter case lights in the trees (funded by New Horizons) during the festive period. 

The new tree marks a return to the decades-old and much-loved village tradition and it is hoped that having a rooted and growing tree will not only be more cost-effective than the past practice of buying a new tree every year but will also enhance the gardens and the local environment.

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