Where is it?
The Queen Elizabeth Circle (QEC) Recreation Area lies south-west of Tythrop Way – opposite the skatepark. On 23 November 2022, 16 trees were planted on a little-used area of this area, along with 35 yards of double hedging in front of the rear of the adjacent garage block.
The trees, planted in groups of 3, 5 and 7, will in time provide a wonderful, linked copse with a fine walkthrough from Roundhead Drive to the children’s play area. These trees will support the reinvigoration nature in the area, and capture some of the carbon being pumped out by our homes, factories, offices and vehicles. They will also provide shady canopies in the summer, gorgeous colours in the Autumn and give refuge to songbirds, and generally make us feel better.
Thanks are due to Hazel Boundy who had the initial idea, the local residents who contributed their ideas, Charles Boundy and Colin Bloxham of Thame Green Living who took it forward, Thame Town Council for supporting it, South Oxfordshire District Council for funding it (especial thanks to Pieter-Paul Barker for facilitating this), John Morris for guidance, Sue Martin-Downhill and Thame Trees for organising planting party and John Singer of Rotary Phoenix and all the enthusiastic planting party from CPM and Richardsons Accountants of Thame who turned out and got stuck in. Thanks also to Helpful Hirings for the loan of the turf-cutter and JB Tree Services for the supply and delivery of the mulch.
The trees will be listed as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy along with the others planted recently at The Triangle opposite and on Hamilton Road.
What next?
We are collaborating with Thame Town Council to ensure that the trees and hedge are safe when mowing takes place, however we need a maintenance team who will play a role in supporting these trees thrive. More information on what is needed is in the column to the right. If you are a resident local to the area and are interested in playing a part, then please let us know. 21st Century Thame are happy to install a water butt in your garden to make this possible.
Get involved in this project
The plants have to be looked after closely for the first 2 years. They need to be checked regularly. They may need watering through dry spells. Some periodic hedge cutting and tree pruning is likely to be required.
Would you like to be part of ‘Friends of QE Circle’, to help maintain the plants? If so get in contact through the form below.
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