TREE planting took place at an Oswestry primary school as part of the town's efforts to herald the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

A cherry fruit tree was planted at the Meadows Primary School in Harlech Road on Friday, April 1.

The outgoing mayor of Oswestry, Councillor Mark Jones and his wife, the mayoress Ruth Jones were in attendance.

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Deputy headteacher Angie Jones said the tree planting was a "big thing" for the school and something for children to look back on.

She added: "The children can look at this and they can remember this in years to come.

"We have used some children from Year 1 today so they will be see the cherry blossom and grow and will nurture it in school for the years to come.

"It is a big thing for the school and we will be having a Jubilee party celebration.

"This is going to be one of the things to recognise the length of time the Queen has been on the throne."

Tree planting also took place in two other locations in Oswestry with a wild cherry being planted at Viscount Bridgeman Court and an English oak being planted at Cae Glas Cricket Club, Gatacre Avenue.

Cllr Jones said the trees "will contribute" to reducing carbon as well as providing other benefits.

He said: "We are thrilled to be taking part in the Queen’s Green Canopy in such a special celebratory year.

"The trees will also contribute to our carbon reduction agenda and provide other environmental benefits as the trees grow and mature.

"It has been great to meet a variety of partners today and to work together to put three different trees in place for the community to enjoy."

The Queen's Green Canopy Project is a national project supported by Oswestry Town Council.

It is hoped the tree planting will provide a "long-lasting" way to mark the Jubilee.