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.
A magical lantern trail is returning to Gulliver’s World theme park this winter
Daisy Jackson
One of the most glittering events in the North West is returning this winter, when Gulliver’s World is filled with beautiful lanterns.
The hugely popular Land of Lights will this year feature all-new lanterns, each one inspired by the wonders of nature.
With a WonderWild theme, the light trail will have a unique blend of ‘animal-inspired artistry with a fantastical twist’.
The breathtaking spectacle will lead visitors around a twinkling wonderland filled with light and colour.
The one-mile trail will showcase a huge array of lanterns and displays, creating a wonderous, wild, and magical atmosphere suitable for all ages.
It debuted at Gulliver’s World in Warrington last year and drew in thousands of excited people throughout winter.
This year’s lantern trail at Gulliver’s World Land of Lights will have a WonderWild theme. Credit: Supplied
And now it’s back, between 9 November and 4 January, and there’s a chance to save big on your tickets if you act quickly.
Super early bird tickets will start from just £10 per person when they go on sale this Sunday.
Ross Partridge, festival manager, said: “We’re excited to invite guests to experience WonderWild, our most ambitious Land of Lights festival yet.
“This year, we’re taking visitors on a journey through various enchanting realms, including the Jungle of Colour, Frozen Kingdom, and Winged Wonders. It’s an opportunity to see plants, animals, and nature in a whole new light.”
£10 tickets for Gulliver’s World’s Land of Lights are on sale from 10am on Sunday 1 September – you can grab yours here.
The UK’s biggest employer of seasonal Santas is currently recruiting in Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
The festive season is fast approaching, and the UK’s biggest employer of seasonal Santas has launched a nationwide recruitment drive.
With ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ merely a matter of months away now, and the big Red man polishing his sleigh in preparation, Dobbies – which is actually one of the biggest employers of Santas in the UK – is looking for some new recruits to help deliver an exciting lineup of Christmas events in Greater Manchester.
The garden centre chain’s Altrincham store is in-need of “a jolly team” of seasonal workers to lend a hand this Christmas.
From hosting the popular ‘Santa’s Breakfast’ events in the store’s restaurant, to welcoming guests at the ‘Meet Santa’ experience – which is new for 2024 – these merry recruits will be at the heart of spreading festive cheer and helping excited families count down to the big day.
All successful applicants who apply for the seasonal roles will undergo a comprehensive training programme through Dobbies’ dedicated ‘Santa School’.
In a bid to ensure the most magical start to the festive season, Dobbies’ seasonal colleagues will begin preparations in mid-November for the ‘Meet Santa’ experience in its Altrincham store – which kicks-off on Thursday 28 November at Dobbies’ annual Christmas Shopping Night.
“We’re hoping to create the most memorable experiences for families in Altrincham this Christmas,” commented Dobbies’ Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson.
The UK’s biggest employer of seasonal Santas is currently recruiting / Credit: Stewart Attwood Photography (Supplied)
“To bring our vision to life, we’re looking for enthusiastic and friendly Santas who will help us share the magic, so whether you have experience, or simply love the festive season, we’re inviting applications from the Altrincham area.
“Our comprehensive training programme ensures everyone will be feeling confident to create unforgettable moments.”
Fancy it then? Greater Manchester residents are now invited to apply for the roles, with a variety of hours available to suit different schedules.
Georgina Pellant -
23rd November 2021 
