My first week at Westonbirt Arboretum

I've been really looking forward to starting work at Westonbirt and this first week has certainly lived up to expectations.

I've learnt about the exciting plans of the Westonbirt Project and the progress being made and am looking forward to seeing the car park and Welcome Building taking shape over the coming months.

I've also had a chance to wander around sections of the arboretum and have seen the new sculpture by Richard Harris at the 2000 year old lime (pictured above). I can thoroughly recommend lying on the floor inside (surprisingly comfortable), gazing at the sky and watching the clouds pass by through the top of the sculpture – sheer bliss!

I've learnt a lot about the dedicated teams of staff and volunteers who manage, protect and develop Westonbirt Arboretum and feel very lucky to be joining them in their task.

Last but not least, I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in and raising funds to support the work at Westonbirt as well as meeting as many of you as possible at our information events about the Westonbirt Project.