Bute Forest to celebrate the cutting of the first tree at Rhubodach Forest
6 December
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Community-owned Rhubodach Forest
BUTE Forest is inviting members of the community to celebrate the cutting of the first tree this Sunday, December 11.
Mulled wine and baked potatoes will be on offer to keep everyone warm at the event although everybody is advised to wrap up well to keep the brunt of winter at bay. The celebration will begin at 1pm and finish at 4pm and Bute Forest Support Group member Hanne Mason told ButeBites anybody who plans to stay until the end should try to bring a torch to keep vision clear as the night draws in.
“It’s our community woodland – come and see for yourself the very beginnings of work there and learn more on the day,” said Hanne, who also hopes transport can be provided. “We hope that the Community Links bus will be repaired and available at Guildford Square at 1.15pm but unfortunately cannot guarantee at this point,” he continued.
“[people can] Park at Rhubodach Cottage on the waterside as that is safer, or further on at the ferry lay-by. A steward will be at the cottage guiding everyone up to the event site just 800m up the track, where you can enjoy some warming mulled wine, baked potato and other goodies plus make a memento from the first tree cut to take home with you, plus more ideas of what you can make from things you find in the woods. And perhaps plant a small Christmas tree.” Hanne added.
Taking part in the occasion will be new forest project manager Emma Cooper, who has just taken up her post with Bute Forest, giving members of the community an opportunity to meet the woman who hopes to take forward the vision for Rhubodach Forest.
By Angela Haggerty
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