This company replants your Christmas tree – then rents it back to you every year
Instead of being left to turn brown and die on the side of the road, Green Tree Glossop will give your Christmas tree new life - collecting and replanting it for use the following year
A Christmas tree company in Glossop is offering ethically-minded customers replantable trees that can be rented back year after year.
Christmas trees at Green Tree Glossop are grown in special pots planted directly into the ground, meaning they can be replanted at the end of the festive period
The company gives you the option to choose a tree, which it delivers to your door in time for Christmas.
It then collects the trees back in January, replants them in the ground, and looks after them all year – ready for you to rent back year on year.
Image: Green Tree Glossop
This means that people can rent a tree year on year that literally grows with their family, with some even naming their trees for that added personal touch.
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As well as offering a sustainable tree rental service, Green Tree Glossop also provides dedicated tree care advice to ensure the tree stays at its best throughout the season and can be successfully replanted for the following year.
Fake snow and glitter are a no-no, as is pruning – which can lead to infection. Renters are also advised to water their tree daily and keep it away from any heat sources to avoid killing it before it can be returned to the ground.
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It’s a no-brainer for anyone trying to have a more sustainable Christmas this year.
Image: Green Tree Glossop
The company stock a range of different trees, including popular varieties like Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Nordmann Fir, and Fraser Fir, uploading pictures of all trees to its shop for customers to choose from.
First established in 2019, the family-run business offers a Christmas tree delivery service in Glossop and to its surrounding villages.
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Delivery is limited to a small radius as driving too far adds to the carbon footprint, undermining the environmental benefits of replanting trees in the first place.
In previous years, customers from further afield have been able to collect their trees in person – although it is not clear whether that service will be available this year due to Covid-19.
Pictures of this year’s trees are currently being taken, ready to be uploaded to the shop for ordering. To find out more, visit the company’s website here.
The Oast House’s popular winter teepee is returning this Christmas
Emily Sergeant
The Oast House has confirmed that its popular teepee draped in twinkling lights is set to return for the festive season.
By summer, the central Spinningfields venue is a proper sun-trap, but once winter rolls around, the teepee brings the festive spirit to Manchester just like it has done for the past 13 years, so it’s fair to say that it’s become something of an institution.
And now, with the air getting nippier by the day, The Oast House has given Mancs the news they’ve been waiting for.
That’s right, The Teepee – which is famed for its free live music, house-cooked food, and welcoming atmosphere – is back once again for another year, and it’s set to open for the festive season in just a couple of weeks time.
Complete with two roaring fires, twinkling fairy lights, faux fur throws, The Teepee will be made up of four tents joined together to create a huge open hub, complete with a stage area for guests to dance the night away in festive spirit.
It’s all sounding set to be a popular spot for locals and those who’ve finished a hard day at work during the autumn and winter months.
Following a huge summer of festivals in the courtyard, rounding off with the Seed Sounds Weekender last week, The Oast House is set to reopen The Teepee on Monday 13 October, and it’ll then be staying open to festive revellers every day of the week throughout the winter.
The Oast House’s popular winter teepee is returning this Christmas / Credit: The Manc Group
Inside the new lodge, guests can expect to enjoy winter cocktails, mulled wine, and heart-warming food, just in time for the chilly weather.
Favourites from The Oast House’s street food-style menu set to be served up include katsu chicken fries, Korean fried chicken, chicken or plant-based gyros, and burgers stacked high.
The Teepee will reopen on Monday 13 October, and will then be open every day from 11am until late throughout the winter.
Bookings are now live, so to reserve your table for the festive season, head on over to The Oast House’s website here.
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Trafford Centre announces return of its ‘festive wonderland’ grotto this Christmas
Emily Sergeant
Now that October is here, you know what that means? We’re really not that far away from the big festive ‘C word’.
Sure, it may still feel like a little bit early to some of you to be talking about Christmas now, but the Trafford Centre is really getting into the seasonal spirit as it has this week announced that its popular grotto experience will be returning next month.
This year, the shopping centre is taking things up a notch too, as The Grotto is described as being a ‘joyful’ and ‘interactive’ adventure where you’ll become part of a magical mission – saving Christmas cheer.
The North Pole’s magic runs on the spirit of Christmas, but something’s gone wrong this time.
According to the Trafford Centre, The Cheer-o-Meter has been malfunctioning and dropping fast, and without a high-enough cheer reading, Santa’s sleigh won’t be able to fly and Christmas deliveries will be grounded – so this is where you all come in.
Visitors’ magical journeys through The Grotto will start at Gingerbread Lane as they write their letters to Santa and get briefed for their mission, all before they then head into the Merrymarker Studio to giggle, shout, and complete in colourful challenges to power up the Cheer-o-Meter.
Then finally, in Santa’s Study, visitors will get to seal their letters and get ready for a magical photo moment, all before meeting Santa himself.
The Trafford Centre has announced the return of its ‘festive wonderland’ grotto this Christmas / Credit: Supplied
“Christmas is our favourite time of year at Trafford Centre, as it’s all about creating unforgettable memories for our guests,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at Trafford Centre.
“The Grotto was a huge success last year, with so many families telling us how magical it felt, so we’re thrilled to welcome it back. Tickets are already in high demand, so book early to ensure your family can experience the wonder of meeting Santa this Christmas.”
To make the experience accessible to all, even more Whispering Winter sessions will also be available this year.
These specially-tailored visits feature softer lighting, quieter music, and fewer visitors to create a calm and inclusive environment for every child to enjoy the magic of Christmas.
Tickets to The Grotto at the Trafford Centre are now on sale and selling fast – with prices starting from £27, plus booking fee for children (including a Christmas gift), and £9.50 plus booking fee for adults.
Georgina Pellant -
23rd November 2021 
