Dobbies Garden Centres donates real Christmas trees to charitable causes in Inverness with Not Your Average Community campaign

AN Inverness-based garden centre is looking to spread the spirit of Christmas in the Highland capital with a new campaign.

Dobbies Garden Centres, in partnership with Needlefresh, are inviting charitable groups across Inverness to get in touch and help the Dobbies team donate Nordmann Fir Christmas trees to four worthy causes in time for the seasonal build-up.

The festive Not Your Average Community initiative is aiming to spread some yuletide cheer with donations across the city, according to Dobbies by using sustainably grown plants.

Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, said: “We’re proud to be in a position where we can support local communities, so thank you to Needlefresh for supporting us with this campaign. We would encourage schools, community groups and charities across Inverness to get in touch with a nomination to be within the chance of receiving a Christmas tree donation.

“The Nordmann Fir is the most popular Christmas tree in the UK because it loses very few needles, meaning your tree will remain green and full, with the right care. It’s the perfect tree for our Not Your Average Community campaign.”

Needlefresh Managing Director, George Hood, added: “We take great pride in growing our sustainable trees and are excited to partner up with Dobbies on this brilliant community initiative. We look forward to seeing community groups across Inverness decorating and enjoying their sustainable grown, real Christmas tree.”

There will be four winning projects in Inverness, each to receive a 180 – 21cm, Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree.

Nominations can be submitted via dobbies.com by filling out a simple form.

Deadline for submissions is Monday October 24.

All entries will be reviewed by the Dobbies’ team and the winning community groups will be contacted in early November and invited along to the Inverness store to hand select their tree.

For more information or to submit an entry, visit: www.dobbies.com/not-your-average-community.

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