Hundreds of tree saplings and whips have been planted to mark the final phase of the Warsop Health Hub project.

Mansfield District Council teamed up with Sherwood Forest Trust to plant more than 1,500 trees in Carr Lane Park, behind the health hub, to enhance the green space.

Members of the council’s corporate leadership team, Mansfield Mayor Andy Abrahams, the cabinet, council officers, and primary school children from Birklands in Warsop and Church Vale in Church Warsop took part in organised events, where around 200 trees were planted each time.

The Tree Charter Bell project also came to the site, with the bell being rung each time a tree was planted in celebration of new life. The bell is used as a focus for ceremonies around tree planting activities in connection with The Woodland Trust.

The portfolio holder for Environment and Leisure, Coun Andy Burgin, said it was fantastic to see the final phase of Warsop Health Hub coming to fruition.

“It’s great to see these trees being planted as part of the Warsop Health Hub project. Not only do they enhance the local environment and create habitats for wildlife, but they also contribute to a greener, healthier future for our community.”

The £9.1m Warsop Health Hub was officially opened in June and is home to a swimming pool, changing village, gym, and multi-purpose hall. It is the first of its kind under Sports England’s local leisure model, with the aim to provide affordable facilities in a local community.

The project at Warsop has seen a variety of tree species planted, including hawthorn, hazel, dogwood, guelder rose, and spindle.

Dr Patrick Candler, chief executive of the trust, added: “Tree planting is all about creating good working relationships and we have this in abundance with Mansfield.

“Working together we are able to get lots of trees in the ground, with the help of children and the local community, and this is all part of the Trees for Life programme, which is funded by DEFRA (the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs).”