Saplings, Santa and sport - in pictures

ROUND-UP OF EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTY

- By STAFF REPORTER

MORE than 15,000 trees have been given out to residents in the National Forest.

The North West Leicestershire District Council free tree scheme, with funding from the National Forest Company, offered a selection of native species, including rowan, silver birch, crab apple, hawthorne, hazel and bird cherry.

Councillor Michael Wyatt, portfolio holder for communities and climate change, said: “The scheme has been incredibly successful again this year.

"It's wonderful to see so many residents taking part and helping to create a more sustainable and biodiverse district.”

Gill Forrester, community and wellbeing manager at the National Forest Company, said: “Every tree planted by residents creates a legacy, whether it's in their garden, part of a community project or creating a hedgerow.

“Each one will have a positive impact on our environment and the National Forest for generations to come. Thank you!”

LEICESTER Riders Foundation visited Fosse Mead Primary Academy, in Leicester, for a day of basketball, personal development and positive messaging.