Momentous Event at Hodsock Priory Shapes Landscape for Future Generations

Feb. 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Hodsock Priory located on the border of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire played host to the event which will see a diamond shaped oak tree wood being established on the 800 acre estate.  In-conjunction with the Woodland Trust the team at Hodsock Priory will plant over 400 trees throughout the coming weeks in recognition of the Diamond Jubilee.

Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Keith Walker commented: “It is a great honour to be part of this event at Hodsock Priory which is a fitting tribute to the Queen’s 60 year reign.  The Royal Oak is a symbol of our county and the perfect choice for the creation of a wood on one of Nottinghamshire’s most beautiful estates.  The Queen has given so much and I believe the Diamond Jubilee is a fantastic opportunity for our county to celebrate!”

Hodsock is famous for its spectacular displays of snowdrops every February and welcomes thousands of visitors each year.  George Buchanan, ninth generation resident, current owner and son of Sir Andrew Buchanan commented: “Each year we welcome over 20,000 visitors to our estate but this year they will be able to see a remarkable creation that will continue to change the landscape of Hodsock Priory for many years to come.”

The Priory has in the past hosted several royal visits.  Henry VIII visited one of his courtiers Sir Gervase Clifton who was living at Hodsock, he built the magnificent Tudor gatehouse that still stands today in honour of the visit. Also HRH Princess Margaret and HRH Prince Edward have visited.

Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire Sir Andrew Buchanan commented: “The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is an outstanding achievement and we are delighted to mark the Queen’s accession to the throne plus forthcoming celebration with a Diamond Wood.  We were extremely pleased that prominent members of our community were able to join us in the official tree-planting ceremony.”

Visitors to Hodsock Snowdrops (open until 4th March) will be able to witness the creation of the wood.  Further details can be obtained by visiting www.hodsockpriory.com.

Picture Caption:  Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Keith Walker plants one of the first trees in Hodsock Priory’s Diamond Jubilee Wood.  Pictured (l-r) Mayor of Doncaster Peter Davies, Jennifer Spencer CEO of Experience Nottinghamshire, Cllr David Challinor, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Keith Walker, Liz McLelland from the Woodland Trust, Liz Tattersley Head of Membership at Welcome 2 Yorkshire and Sir Andrew Buchanan.

Editor’s Notes:
Hodsock Priory is a privately owned 800 acre estate located close to the borders of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. It is currently occupied and managed by the ninth generation of the resident Buchanan family.

It is famous for The Hodsock Snowdrops each February when the public are invited to witness the beautiful, picturesque setting of the Hodsock estate. 2012 sees the twenty first anniversary of the Snowdrop Spectacular when special events will be taking place.

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Helen Dillon-Pearson
Flourish Marketing & PR
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e. helen@flourishmarketingandpr.co.uk