NSPCC Festival of Trees – Main Hubs
- Plymouth Pavilions
- National Marine Aquarium
- Ocean Studios
Trees at individual Waterfront business locations
| 1 Duke of Cornwall 2 Monty’s Cafe 3 Rockets and Rascals 4 Blue Peace Gallery 5 Macpherson Motorcycles 6 Plymouth Gin 7 Bottling Plant 8 Maritime Inn 9 Kaya Gallery 10 Plymouth Glass Gallery |
11 Harbour Restaurant 12 Tourist Information Centre 13 Boat House Cafe 14 Hook and Line 15 Wildwood RWY 16 Ocean View Bar and Dining at The Dome |
NOTE: If you have a tree or spot a tree in a business location not listed – Please reach out ! Email Kim Downer Businessliaisonmanager@waterfrontbid.co.uk
About the NSPCC’s Festivals of Trees
Businesses, clubs and organisations in Plymouth are being invited to sponsor the NSPCC’s Festival of Trees this Christmas.
The annual fundraising event will this year see Christmas trees displayed in three venues across the city – The National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Pavilions and Ocean Studios.
This year the NSPCC has teamed up with the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership to organise the event which has become a festive favourite in the city. Last year the event raised more than £12,000 for the children’s charity.
Sponsors of the Christmas trees will be able to come along to the venues and decorate their trees to make sure they are glittering in time for the festive season. The trees will then be judged and prizes awarded to the best decorated.
The trees will be on display in the venues ready for the Barbican Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday, November 16.
Henry Street, NSPCC Community Fundraising Manager for the South West, said: “Plymouth Festival of Trees has always been very popular with people at Christmas and is a fantastic way to celebrate the festive season and help raise money for the NSPCC. Our services provide vital support for children and young people during the festive period including Childline which is available every day and night.
“We are delighted to have three new venues for the Festival of Trees this year and would like to thank Plymouth Waterfront Partnership for their support of the event this year. We hope that businesses, clubs and organisations across Plymouth will get involved and come along with their best Christmas tree decorating skills to ensure the Festival of Trees is sparkling.”
Kim Downer and Jon Walton from Plymouth Waterfront Partnership said: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to host the Festival of Trees in our wonderful waterfront. As well as providing a real spectacle in the three locations, raising funds for such a worthy cause is so important to us and our businesses.”
Tim Nurse, Head of Front of House Operations, and Kate Brown, Marketing Manager from The National Marine Aquarium, said: “We are thrilled to be supporting the NSPCC Plymouth Festival of Trees this Christmas, and hosting some of the sponsored trees at the National Marine Aquarium.
“As our Ocean Conservation Trust charity has a large family audience ourselves, we understand the importance of supporting this activity, as well as providing an additional festive feel for our visitors. We look forward to welcoming our many visitors to the Aquarium across the festive period and hope these trees add to their enjoyment.”
Richard Findlay, Plymouth Pavilions Facilities Director, said: “Plymouth Pavilions is honoured to be hosting this incredible event that truly embodies the spirit of Christmas. The Plymouth Festival of Trees is a powerful reminder of how communities can come together to support those in need, and we are proud to contribute to the NSPCC’s important cause.”
Rob Tarasek, Events & Performance Lead at Ocean Studios, said: “RAMP (Real Art Make Print) at Ocean Studios are thrilled to be part of the NSPCC’s Festival of Trees this year and bring a festive, creative spirit to this wonderful cause. Hosting the event aligns beautifully with our mission to celebrate artistry and community here in Plymouth. We look forward to seeing local businesses and organizations infuse their unique flair into the tree decorations, making this a truly magical season for all who visit!”
Any businesses, clubs or organisations which would like to sponsor a Christmas tree at the Plymouth festival of Trees should contact Henry Street at henry.street@nspcc.org.uk
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership have teamed up with the NSPCC to add some extra-special sparkle to their Christmas events!
The annual NSPCC Festival of Trees fundraiser has always been a hugely popular event BUT the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership Team want to help NSPCC raise even MORE funds this year by creating a Festival of Tree Trail right across our waterfront!
CALLING ALL SHOPS, PUBS, RESTAURANTS,CAFES, GALLERIES…
It couldn’t be easier to take part, as you will already be planning to have a Christmas tree in your venue (ideally by 16th November for the Barbican Christmas Light Switch On, but this will be running right up to Christmas Eve )!
Take a picture, post it on your socials tagging Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, and #nspccfestivaloftrees, we’ll share it telling followers to visit your business, and whilst there they can scan the NSPCC QR Code to donate (**a sticker will be provided). Your business will get extra free promotion and you will be helping a really worthy cause to protect vulnerable children.
*You will need to have already purchased a ticket for current events at these venues to have access
** If you want to take part email Kim Downer Businessliaisonmanager@waterfrontbid.co.uk and she’ll send you the NSPCC sticker
