When we entered the 21st century, a great many places planted millennium oaks to mark the occasion – but not here in the Redlake Valley. Better late than never, though. When Janet Hartin and her husband, Nigel, moved into their house in Bucknell in the year 2000, Janet planted an acorn that she’d found nearby. 24 years later although constrained by its container, it had become too large for her back garden so she generously donated it to the Redlake Valley. Community Benefit Society.  

It has now been planted in Brinnedin Wood a little way to the left of half way up the flight of rustic steps in the society’s quillets. It’s a lovely little tree so, with a ring of fencing to protect it from deer, hopefully it will settle in well and grow to maturity. Thanks to Bob James for the use of his tractor and Simon Jameson for his sledge-hammer power.