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I passed this Hazel tree growing near Dowles Brook recently and was reminded about the many difficulties we’ve experienced in 2020 when the ground seems to have been taken from under our feet and there has been so much uncertainty about our futures.

But this tree has held on and grown new roots to anchor it and stop it falling over. I trust that we shall be able to do the same, holding firm and growing strong again.

Hazel Tree roots

Photograph by – Rosemary Winnall