How lucky are we? Just half an hour before this photograph was taken we were all being buffeted and soaked as severe weather passed through the area, but by the time members of Birmingham Civic Society and BTFL staff  had walked down to the Arboretum area of the Lickey Hills…….the sun came out !

                            

Earlier this year several trees were planted by the Civic Society to extend this arboretum and today, as the plaque  was unveiled, two further trees were added. We had expected to be planting today in rain and wind but thanks to a break in the weather we all enjoyed a really pleasant morning, followed by tea and cake in the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre.  Lots of lovely photos are available in our album, via this link.