Commemorative Tree WW1

On Sunday March 23rd Walsall Tree Wardens along with Walsall Arboretum User Group organised the planting of an oak tree in Walsall Arboretum to commemorate all of the casualties of World War 1. The Mayor, Councillor Nazir, and other dignitaries formed part of an attendance of some sixty-plus people.

 

Following introductory words from Tree Warden Chris Venables, and a reading by Simon Bond of the poem ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, The Mayor carried out the planting. Also in attendance were a group of cadets who helped scatter poppy seeds in the area of the tree.