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Volunteer group from Stryker plants 100m of hedgerow in Victoria Park, Newbury




A team of volunteers came together to plant 100 metres of new hedgerow in a Newbury park.

In a community effort to support biodiversity and enhance Newbury’s natural landscape, a team of 15 Stryker employees planted the hedge line along the A339 in Victoria Park.

The project was part of Newbury Town Council’s ongoing Newbury in Bloom campaign, which aims to bring vibrant life and greenery to Newbury while promoting environmental sustainability.

Victoria Park hedgerow planted by Stryker volunteer team
Victoria Park hedgerow planted by Stryker volunteer team

The new hedge line, a diverse mixture of deciduous plants, was funded entirely by Stryker, a global leader in medical technology that has offices in Hambridge Lane by Newbury Racecourse.

Stryker’s senior contracts specialist Kate Moore said: “Stryker UK volunteers were thrilled to participate in a hedge-planting initiative this November, organised by the UK’s Stryker Environmental Alliance (SEA) and in conjunction with Newbury Town Council, Newbury in Bloom and Newbury Friends of the Earth.

“Stryker UK are incredibly grateful to the council for this opportunity and for their expert guidance on the day.

“It was a fantastic way to contribute to the local community with improving our natural environment as the core, common cause.

“We look forward to contributing to similar initiatives into 2025 and beyond.”

Town councillor Ian Jee said: “The new hedge line will act as a natural corridor for wildlife, improve air quality, and offer long-term benefits for the community.

“As part of Newbury in Bloom, it’s one of many projects fostering a greener future for the town.

“We would like to thank Stryker and the Newbury Friends of the Earth volunteers for making this project possible.”



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