Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree
@stopthechop.bsky.social
Our beloved old oak tree and others are being felled soon. Aviva have pushed our council into this and it's an avoidable travesty. We are here in a last ditch attempt to save it https://stopthechop.co.uk/
See a longer form update here:
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Thanks for all the support to bring us to this point. Wish us luck.
www.change.org/p/save-wiven...
Thanks for all the support to bring us to this point. Wish us luck.
An update on legal proceedings
I wanted to let supporters of this petition know that earlier today an application was made to the court for Judicial Review, together with a request for urgent interim relief, seeking a temporary inj...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
See a longer form update here:
www.change.org/p/save-wiven...
Thanks for all the support to bring us to this point. Wish us luck.
www.change.org/p/save-wiven...
Thanks for all the support to bring us to this point. Wish us luck.
@paulpowlesland.bsky.social has been acting as our barrister, which we really appreciate!
December 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
@paulpowlesland.bsky.social has been acting as our barrister, which we really appreciate!
2. Crowdfunder (immediate donations)
If you would rather contribute to our funds straight away,
our Crowdfunder remains open to contributions. A significant portion of the original c. £11,800 raised has been spent, so every contribution now genuinely helps. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
If you would rather contribute to our funds straight away,
our Crowdfunder remains open to contributions. A significant portion of the original c. £11,800 raised has been spent, so every contribution now genuinely helps. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
We are trying to save the Old King George Oak tree and a few other trees due to be felled. We would love your support with our campaign.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
2. Crowdfunder (immediate donations)
If you would rather contribute to our funds straight away,
our Crowdfunder remains open to contributions. A significant portion of the original c. £11,800 raised has been spent, so every contribution now genuinely helps. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
If you would rather contribute to our funds straight away,
our Crowdfunder remains open to contributions. A significant portion of the original c. £11,800 raised has been spent, so every contribution now genuinely helps. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
1. A pledge-based funding pot
This allows people to indicate the maximum amount they would be willing to contribute if legal action becomes necessary. No money is taken now. This approach spreads risk fairly across many people, rather than placing the burden on a few. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This allows people to indicate the maximum amount they would be willing to contribute if legal action becomes necessary. No money is taken now. This approach spreads risk fairly across many people, rather than placing the burden on a few. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Pledge to Support Legal Protection for Old King George
Thank you for your support of the Save Old King George campaign.
Wivenhoe Town Council is currently progressing toward the felling of Old King George, a 170-year-old oak tree, and a nearby mature hors...
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December 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
1. A pledge-based funding pot
This allows people to indicate the maximum amount they would be willing to contribute if legal action becomes necessary. No money is taken now. This approach spreads risk fairly across many people, rather than placing the burden on a few. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This allows people to indicate the maximum amount they would be willing to contribute if legal action becomes necessary. No money is taken now. This approach spreads risk fairly across many people, rather than placing the burden on a few. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Most important news is that Old King George and the horse chestnut are still standing and providing shade to the nearby children's playground during this sunny spell
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Most important news is that Old King George and the horse chestnut are still standing and providing shade to the nearby children's playground during this sunny spell
Now our efforts are focused on fundraising. Please help us to build funds towards legal costs, the independent evaluation, potentially helping with alternative mitigations or management - all to support saving old king George. The more raised, the more we can do www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
We are trying to save the Old King George Oak tree and a few other trees due to be felled. We would love your support with our campaign.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Now our efforts are focused on fundraising. Please help us to build funds towards legal costs, the independent evaluation, potentially helping with alternative mitigations or management - all to support saving old king George. The more raised, the more we can do www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
There was some upset on monday at the council planning to net him, which we highlighted would present a real risk of wildlife coming to harm. After a bit of pressure from us and reassurance from the tree surgeon, they saw sense.
February 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
There was some upset on monday at the council planning to net him, which we highlighted would present a real risk of wildlife coming to harm. After a bit of pressure from us and reassurance from the tree surgeon, they saw sense.