Castleton's Christmas tree replaced
Date published: 02 December 2020
The original tree, left, has been replaced, right
After much complaint, the sprawling Castleton Christmas tree has been replaced.
The original tree – dubbed ‘evil’ by Castleton councillor and mayor, Billy Sheerin due to its long, sprawling branches – was replaced by a neater and more compact fir better suited for decoration.
The Mayor joked: “The 'evil' tree had long arms which could have attacked passersby and dragged them in, never to be seen again.”
He added: “Big thanks to our environmental management for changing it as we now have a beautiful, proper, Christmas tree with new lights.”
A spokesperson for Rochdale Borough Council said: "A new Christmas tree was installed in Castleton on 25 November, replacing the original which wasn't suitable. Lights were fitted the following day."
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