The 161st Derby (Hilton) Scout Group is honoured to have been chosen by the National Trust to receive one of just 49 saplings grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree, as part of its Trees of Hope initiative.
The Sycamore Gap Tree, which once stood proudly beside Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, captured hearts across the nation before it was tragically felled in 2023. From that loss came new life. The National Trust collected 49 seeds from the original tree, nurturing them into saplings to be shared with communities across the UK as living symbols of hope, renewal, and connection with nature.
Our tree will be planted over then next week or so and we will be holding a dedication ceremony at 1pm on Saturday 29th November next to the Hilton Scout Hut.
It would be great to have lots of children and volunteers join us, in their Uniform, to mark the occasion and celebrate the ongoing “Hope”. Please gather at the Hut from 1245pm.
Be aware that the Scout Hut Car Park will be closed for setting up the Christmas Market, but the Village Hall Car Park will remain open.
There will be many photographs and possible some from local news/press. Attendance at the event will constitute permission for this.
161st Hilton Scouts 