The Piddle Path Action Team joined hands with Piddle Valley CofE First School at Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, to plant 50 trees along the Piddle Path bridleway and raise funds for Ukraine.
The tree planting was split over two days. On the first day the entire school walked along the Piddle Path bridleway and each class adopted, and planted, ‘their’ tree.
Headteacher Jayne Browne said: “The children are excited about returning for regular visits to their tree. Just think of the four-year-olds in Reception enjoying their tree in 20 years’ time when both are fully grown!”
On the second day the tree planting was opened up to the wider community and people young and old came along wielding spade and watering can to adopt a tree.
A total of £345 was raised, which will be split between relief efforts in Ukraine and building a bike shelter at the school.