THE Queenswood Arboretum's Golden Jubilee is fast approaching and the Herefordshire Council parks and countryside service needs help to celebrate.

The service wants to organise a special programme of activities, with an arboretum theme, at the Country Park throughout the year and is looking for volunteers from local special-interest groups and organisation.

James Bisset, Herefordshire Council countryside and community officer, said: "We would particularly like to hear from you if you're an experienced guide and would be able to lead a theme-guided walk which reflects the varied range of interests offered at Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill.

"From wild flowers in spring to fungal forays in the autumn there really is a wide variety, and hopefully something for everyone to enjoy.

"All walks will be advertised in a special Jubilee programme, which will be made available at various outlets across the county.

"It could be an ideal opportunity for you to gain publicity and promote your group and attract new members and at the same time helping us to celebrate our jubilee."

The programme will begin at Easter, Sunday, April 20, and run until November 5.

Those who would like to volunteer as a guide or have an idea for another activity or event should contact the parks and countryside service on 01568 798320.

The Countryside Team would also like to hear stories and memories about Queenswood spanning the last 50 years and to find out what the arboretum means to the people of Herefordshire.

Guidebook

Stories and photographs will be considered for a Jubilee display to be exhibited at the Country Park and published in a souvenir guidebook.

Please send any stories and photographs to Herefordshire Council Parks & Countryside Service, PO Box 41, Leominster HR6 0ZA.

Queenswood Arboretum was created from rare and beautiful trees planted in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II after an appeal by the then Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Sir Richard Cotterell.

THE Queenswood Arboretum's Golden Jubilee is fast approaching and the Herefordshire Council parks and countryside service needs help to celebrate.

The service wants to organise a special programme of activities, with an arboretum theme, at the Country Park throughout the year and is looking for volunteers from local special-interest groups and organisation.

James Bisset, Herefordshire Council countryside and community officer, said: "We would particularly like to hear from you if you're an experienced guide and would be able to lead a theme-guided walk which reflects the varied range of interests offered at Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill.

"From wild flowers in spring to fungal forays in the autumn there really is a wide variety, and hopefully something for everyone to enjoy.

"All walks will be advertised in a special Jubilee programme, which will be made available at various outlets across the county.

"It could be an ideal opportunity for you to gain publicity and promote your group and attract new members and at the same time helping us to celebrate our jubilee."

The programme will begin at Easter, Sunday, April 20, and run until November 5.

Those who would like to volunteer as a guide or have an idea for another activity or event should contact the parks and countryside service on 01568 798320.

The Countryside Team would also like to hear stories and memories about Queenswood spanning the last 50 years and to find out what the arboretum means to the people of Herefordshire.

Guidebook

Stories and photographs will be considered for a Jubilee display to be exhibited at the Country Park and published in a souvenir guidebook.

Please send any stories and photographs to Herefordshire Council Parks & Countryside Service, PO Box 41, Leominster HR6 0ZA.

Queenswood Arboretum was created from rare and beautiful trees planted in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II after an appeal by the then Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Sir Richard Cotterell.