University of the Third Age: Lancing & Sompting U3A plants Snow White tree to mark 40th anniversary of University of the Third Age and Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022

A Snow White tree has been planted in Lancing to mark the 40th anniversary of the University of the Third Age and it has been blessed by the vicar for South Lancing and Sompting.

By Elaine Hammond

Published 19th Oct 2022, 17:03 BST

Updated 19th Oct 2022, 17:04 BST

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The planting was organised by Lancing & Sompting U3A, which is currently based at St Michael and All Angels, in South Street, Lancing.

The Hoheria Sexstylosa was planted in the church grounds to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the University of the Third Age and the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

The commemorative tree was blessed by Father Felix Smith on Sunday, October 16, and a plaque was placed to mark the occasion.

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