Sponsor A Tree At Notgrove

£25.00

Here at Notgrove we are passionate about the environment and preserving the countryside and nature. With this in mind, and to support the Green Canopy initiative for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we have planted over 3,500 native trees next to Notgrove village to create a 3-hectare wood. Just as the estate did for Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1838 when they planted Coronation Wood. The wood is being named in the Queen’s honour and will be known as Elizabeth’s Wood.

Each tree in Elizabeth’s Wood is now available to sponsor. We are happy for you to supply and install a plaque at the bottom of your tree with the details of the person you are dedicating the tree to as a wedding gift, birthday or Christmas present, in celebration of an event or achievement, or in memory of a special person.

It costs £25 to sponsor a tree which also includes:

  • Access to Elizabeth’s Wood to visit your tree
  • A personalized certificate
  • 5% discount on any bookings made with Notgrove Holidays www.notgroveholidays.com
  • Access to all the permissive footpaths around the 1,500 acre Notgrove estate
  • Permission to add your own wooden plaque at the base of the tree for the duration of the sponsorship
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Description

1. Why Notgrove Farms Planted Elizabeth’s Wood?

Notgrove is a 1,500 acre private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds, run by Harry and Diana Acland.  They are passionate about the environment and preserving the countryside and nature.  Your tree was planted to create a wood to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 to support her Green Canopy initiative.  On a Historical note, the estate also has Coronation Wood planted and named after Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1838.

2. Which type of trees did we plant?

The Cotswolds is a rich tapestry of indigenous trees which includes 15 types of trees including beech, oak, sycamore, alder, birch, lime, hazel and crab apple.

3. Can I choose my tree?

Your tree will be part of a new three-hectare wood of approximately 3500 trees and the trees are already planted.  If you want to put up a plaque by an individual tree to commemorate an event or person you have permission to do so but your plaque must meet our requirements.  See below regarding dedication plaques.

4. Can I visit my tree?

Elizabeth’s Wood will be open to sponsors and their guests to visit within daylight hours every day of the year.

5. Are dedication plaques allowed?

Elizabeth’s Wood has been laid out so you can enjoy walking around it.  You can put in a dedication plaque at the base of a tree.  Plaques must be made of wood on a short wooden stake so they can be put into the ground by the tree and be no bigger than 20 cm heigh x 15 cm wide (plus a short stake no more than 15 cm long) with just words engraved on it but no pictures or photos. Your sponsorship number must be on the back of the plaque.

6. Can I scatter ashes in the wood or plant flowers?

As the trees have already been planted and due to the legality of scattering ashes, sadly we are unable to permit ashes to be scattered either by the trees or anywhere in the wood.  We also want the wood to stay as natural as possible and support the wildlife so you won’t be able to leave any photos, toys, poems, cut flowers or mementos around the trees or wood either.

7. Can I plant my tree?

All the saplings were planted in spring 2022 by Charlton Abbots Forestry when they arrived to coincide with the correct time of year for tree planting.

8. How do I receive my tree certificate?

Once you have paid for your tree, we will email you with confirmation and ask which name you would like on the certificate.  Once you have confirmed the name back to us, we will create the certificate and email it to you.

9. How much does it cost to sponsor a tree and what do I get for my donation?

It costs £25 to sponsor a tree for its lifetime which also includes:

  • Access to Elizabeth’s Wood to visit your tree
  • A personalized certificate
  • 5% discount on any bookings made with Notgrove Holidays notgroveholidays.com
  • Permission to add your own wooden plaque at the base of the tree for the duration of the sponsorship

10. How do I make my donation?

You can make your payment of your sponsored tree online via our website. Please note we are not able to accept American Express cards: https://notgroveholidays.com/notgrove-gift-shop/

Alternatively, you can email the administrator at office@notgrove.com

11. What happens if my tree doesn’t grow?

If the tree is under two years old, your tree will be replanted.  Thereafter, we will allocate you a new tree.

12. What is the location of Elizabeth’s Wood

To locate Elizabeth’s Wood please use the What3Words app via google maps.  The site code is: comment.shoulders.tailing

13. Are There Any Facilities at Notgrove – accommodation, toilets, catering and parking

Elizabeth’s Wood is located within easy walking distance of the Nuttery Café which is in the middle of Notgrove village and is open most days (except Tuesdays) for brunch, lunch and tea.  On Fridays and Saturdays they also serve dinner in the evening.   Sundays they serve a roast Sunday lunch.  They also have toilet facilities you are able to use for the price of a cup of tea or coffee.

If you are coming from afar, then you will be able to use your 5% discount and book self-catering accommodation in a luxury Barn, glamping Pod or Safari Tent at Notgrove Holidays www.notgroveholidays.com.  The Barns and Tents are also dog friendly.  Unfortunately, during the first few years of a trees life they are very delicate, so we ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times, and that you pick up their poo when visiting Elizabeth’s Wood.  Thank you.

14. Who do I speak to for more information or to make a complaint?

If you contact the administrator for Elizabeth’s Wood on 01451 850239 or email on office@notgrove.com and she will be able to help with any questions or queries you may have.

  • Notgrove Farms are the landowners of Elizabeth’s Wood. Notgrove Farms cannot be held responsible for circumstances beyond their control.
  • Notgrove Farms take no responsibility for any accident, damage or death for any person or pet visiting Elizabeth’s Wood.
  • Parking at Elizabeth’s Wood is at owner’s risk.
  • It is understood the rules and conditions of ‘Elizabeth’s Wood’ will be observed in regard to the avoidance of shrine making and nobody can scatter ashes, leave photos, toys, cards, poems, or cut flowers around the trees or plant flowers and plants around the base of the trees and benches in Elizabeth’s Wood so that the planting area remains a natural habitat in accordance with the Countryside Code of Practice.
  • I/We understand that any tree/s ordered cannot be removed at anytime and that the tree itself and the area around the tree remains the property of the landowners.
  • All information supplied is totally confidential & and will not be given to any third party. ‘Elizabeth’s Wood’ complies with all aspects of the current and revised Data Protection Act 1998.
  • All payments will be made online via our website www.notgroveholidays.com This does not affect your statutory rights.
  • The price of the tree(s) will be the price quoted on the website at the date the order is received and will include VAT. Price and availability information is subject to change without notice. Once the transaction is complete regrettably it cannot be refunded.
  • When you, the buyer, place an order under these terms and conditions payment will be charged to the debit card or credit card account provided by you on the website order form. By placing an order, you, the buyer, consent to payment being charged to your debit card or credit card account as provided on the order form. On receipt of your order, we will use secure trading to validate your payment.
  • Plaques can be placed at the base of the tree which you sponsor and must bear your sponsorship number on the back. Plaques must be made of wood on a short wooden stake so they can be put into the ground by the tree and be no bigger than 20 cm high x 15 cm wide (plus a short stake no more than 15 cm long) with just words engraved on it but no pictures or photos. Your sponsorship number must be on the back of the plaque. Plaques without their sponsorship number on the back will be removed. Plaques can be returned to sponsors when the sponsorship terms ends at the sponsor’s expense and via SAE sent to Notgrove Farms, Manor House, Notgrove, Nr Cheltenham, GL54 3BT.
  • The maintenance of ‘Elizabeth’s Wood’ is subject to the terms and conditions dictated by the land owners.
  • Notgrove Farms will replace any sapling that has been sponsored if they do not survive in the first two years after planting.
  • Once the order has been placed it constitutes a contract between ‘Elizabeth’s Wood’ and you the client.
  • The 5% discount you receive with your sponsorship is only valid to book accommodation at Notgrove Holidays via the website www.notgroveholidays.com and is subject to availability but can be used as many times as you like during the year you sponsor a tree.
  • Certificates will be sent out by email only and will be sent out within 20 days of payment during quiet times but may take up to 30 days during busy times.
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