PILGRIMS CELEBRATED AT MAYFLOWER WOOD - 15/07/08
If you went down to the woods this weekend... you
would have been in for a big surprise!The usually
tranquil Mayflower Wood, off Eastfield Road, in
South Killingholme, was packed with visitors
checking out its open day on Sunday.
The wood, on land owned by ConocoPhillips oil
refinery, consists of more than 80,000 trees,
planted since its inauguration in 2003.
This weekend, the annual summer open day was linked
with the celebrations of the 400th anniversary of
the Pilgrim Fathers' departure from Immingham Creek.
She said: "Some of the money raised today will be going towards the KAAG fund, which we use for the community in the village.
"Having somewhere like Mayflower Wood is such a boost for the whole village because there was nowhere to go for a walk before this was here.
"The trees are growing well and it is all coming along nicely.
"It is a perfect venue for events like this and it brings everyone from the village together."
At the fun day, there were reenactments, face-painting, archery and other stalls.
Debbie Elder, of South Killingholme, brought along husband Mick and sons Michael (eight) and Joe (five).
She said: "It is great to have the wood here to come to and we have had a really nice day."
Michael said: "I think it is really good fun and it has been good to see everyone dressed up."
Nina Nielsen, of ConocoPhillips, said: "The wood is completely open to the public at all times, and there are three different walkways.
"We usually have fun days in the summer and winter, and this year we have combined it with the Pilgrim celebrations.
"It's been a great day out."
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