BLYTHE HOUSE HOSPICE TREECYCLE

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Dec 29, 2025
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Residents across North Derbyshire can take some of the stress away from the post-Christmas clear-up by registering their real Christmas tree for Blythe House Hospice’s Treecycle campaign.

Between 8th to 10th January 2026, hospice staff and volunteers will be collecting trees from postcodes across the High Peak, Hope Valley and Derbyshire Dales* for a donation to fund vital hospice services.

Thanks to the devoted support of S ‘n’ S Trees of New Mills, all the money raised will go directly to supporting local hospice patients and their loved ones.

Last year, more than 920 trees were collected for the campaign, raising over £14,070 – enough to provide 26 nights of Hospice at Home care, supporting people who wish to remain in the comfort of their own homes at the end of their life.

It costs £2.6 million a year to keep Blythe House services running. A huge 7 in every 10 patients receive care that is funded by campaigns like Treecycle, donations, the hospice’s charity shops and fundraising events.

Once tree collections are complete, Blythe House works with S ‘n’ S Trees, who chip every tree and ensure they are put to good use locally. In 2025, chippings were donated to local farmers, helping them to enhance agricultural practices.

Sophie Wheeldon, Senior Community Fundraiser at Blythe House Hospice, said: ‘Treecycle is always enormous fun to organise, and it’s brilliant to have so many local people and businesses getting involved each year. There’s certainly a lot of logistics behind the scenes but knowing it’s helping patients and families right here in our community makes every minute worthwhile. We’re so grateful to everyone who registers their tree, and to all our wonderful volunteers and supporters who make it possible. Your tree really does help make a lasting impact to the hospice.’

This year will mark the ninth year of support from S ‘n’ S Trees, who continue to provide transport, equipment and expertise. Simon Dowell, owner of S ‘n’ S Trees, said: ‘We’re really pleased to be helping again this year. I know first-hand just how important Blythe House’s services are, having seen the support for my own family, so being able to give something back means the world. It’s great to be involved, and we’re proud to keep supporting Treecycle year after year.’