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TREES please! In this edition, our regular contributer Matt Biggs tells us how planting trees can make the world of a difference... There are many, many schemes to plant trees, in their hundreds and thousands and in many different places here and around the world. But just as a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step so it is with tree planting, if even a few of us plant just one tree, that multiplication will make a big difference. I once saw a series of cartoons about ants – one by one they looked at the river they had to cross and one by one they realised that they couldn’t make it – however when they all combined, they made a raft and floated safely across – I love that image! The choice of tree is very dependant on your space, your location and what you want it to do for you – you might want a productive tree so a fruit tree or even a walnut would be possible choices, you might want to look out on it and enjoy it as it changes through the year so Rowans, crab-apples or, of course, the elegant silver birch will give you that or you might want that burst of Spring blossom and think of one of the flowering cherries – and then there is always my own personal favourite – the handkerchief tree, that is a stunner! The magnificent H andkerchief Tree Do your homework and seek advice from a local nursery or garden centre to ensure your choice of tree is right for the space – not only now but in 10 or 20 years’ time – and your tree will give shelter to birds and insects, add to the local biodiversity and add too the stock of trees that will make the future better for all of us, and our children and grandchildren too. PROVIDING A FIRST-CLASS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY Roses Care Services ‘Putting People First, Quality Guaranteed’ Requires Care Workers to join our domiciliary care business We are currently recruiting Carers to provide care in the community to enable people to live independently in their own homes in Banbury and surrounding district. Full and part-time positions available for qualified carers but not essential as a full training programme is available to new recruits. • Day, Evening and Weekend Work available • Excellent Rates of Pay including Pension and other fringe benefits • Generous mileage allowance • Relocation Support Offered Contact Marlene Lines or Sarah Tagg 01265 810711 or 07912 045094 Email: marlene@rosecare.co.uk FUNERALS FROM £1,295 * Unattended Funerals • Memorials • Attended Funerals We’re here for you anytime. Whatever your wishes or budget, we can provide a funeral to suit you. 11 Victoria Road, Bicester OX26 6QD | 01869 253282 10 The Parade, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX3 9AA | 01865 37888 69 London Road, Headington OX3 9AA | 01865 427272 81 High Street, Witney OX28 6HY | 01993 702675 4 Elms Parade, Botley OX2 9LG | 01865 245464 *Pricing is for an unattended funeral and is correct at time of going to print and is subject to change. 24 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
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