Three generations of a family with ties to an area of land in Burston joined a tree planting initiative on Sunday to mark its transformation into a recreation ground. The site was transferred to Burston Parish Council in May 1946 by Sir John Mann, of Thelveton Estate, for use as a playing field. Pictured right to left: Sir Rupert Mann, his son Alexander Mann, and his grandson Albie Mann. During the last fortnight, more than 600 trees have been planted by volunteers, with a trio of oaks put in by three generations of the Mann family – Sir Rupert, 75, son Alexander, 43, and grandson Albie, 12 – at the weekend. Parish councillor Keith Cowley, who spearheaded the project, said: “It was very good to see many volunteers from the local community turn out to plant the trees.

Source: Express December 12, 2021 17:33 UTC