VOLUNTEERS who look after an important green highway on the outskirts of Falmouth have been honoured for their commitment.

The Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland were presented with a Spirit of Falmouth award when they were invited to a cream tea at the Princess Pavilion on Falmouth last week

On Tuesday ,February 1 a number of community volunteers gathered at the invitation of Steve Eva, the Mayor of Falmouth. The reason for the event was to celebrate the contribution made to the life of the town by volunteers, including the Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland.

As well as enjoying the cream tea, the mayor presented the Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland with a Spirit of Falmouth certificate in recognition of the tremendous improvement the friends had been able to achieve in this much-loved public open space.

Accepting the certificate on behalf of thefriends, chair Euan McPhee said: “This certificate is for all the dedicated volunteers who have contributed so much time and effort over the years to help make Tregoniggie Woodland the beautiful place it is today. Without their commitment, I would not be standing here to receive this award.”

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Other Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland present included David and Maggie Evans, Ann Higgins, Debbie Harris,Tim Kellett and Steve Walkey.

Over the last eight years, the friends have helped to keep the footpaths open, secured grants to upgrade other paths, built a pond, commissioned the creation of tree sculptures and generally improved the environment for people and for wildlife.

On Saturday, April 30, Covid-willing, the Friends will be hosting the annual Tregoniggie Woodland Fair. There will be plants for sale, stalls displaying woodland crafts and opportunities to discover some of the wildlife that lives in the wood. Put the date in your diary and come and find out more about your local woodland!