Organised by West Cumberland Orienteering Clubĥ December – Late night shopping until 7 pm. Gather your team and have a go at winning a 6ft Christmas Tree. Make a day of it, escape the crowds and enjoy the beautiful mountain setting.ģ0 November – 10am-3pm. Christmas tree sales begin, free car parking with every tree purchase. Christmas Crafts, not suitable for children and booking is essential.
Create a unique handmade wreath and enjoy a bit of ‘me’ time. Why not make a day of it when you come to choose your tree? Siskins Café will be open to provide warming drinks and hearty seasonal food, while the Visitor Centre provides glittering baubles and beautiful decorations that make the most of your tree.Ĭalendar of Christmas events at Whinlatter:Ģ5 November – 10am – 12.30pm. Remember that most District Council’s will recycle Christmas Trees if you put them out with your garden recycling. However, they make an ideal outdoor tree. The traditional Christmas Tree is Norway Spruce but they tend to drop their needles more readily and should only be brought indoors nearer to Christmas Day. Nordman Fir is the best for retaining their needles and can be indoors from early December if they are looked after well. Like cut flowers they will continue to draw up water so make sure they get plenty.ĭon’t place them in from a radiator or fire or they will dry out far quicker. Christmas trees retain their needles very well if they are watered regularly and can drink a pint of water a day in the warmth of a centrally heated house. Put the stand on the trunk before you bring it inside so you can position it in the room where it will live.
Cut an inch off the bottom of the trunk and stand it in a bucket of water. When you get your tree home leave it in the garden until you are ready to bring it in the house. They offer a few tips on caring for your tree here: Christmas is a year-round project for the team at Forestry England as they care for the Norway Spruce trees all year round but as the days grow shorter attention turns to Christmas, Christmas trees and Festive activities.Ĭhoosing the right tree for your home is important and the staff will be on hand to provide help and advice on the type of tree that’s best for your home.
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