In remembrance of those lost during the Covid Pandemic
On Monday 16th January 2023 West Hill Parish Council (WHPC) planted a tree in remembrance of those lost during the Covid pandemic. The tree is situated in the churchyard at St Michael's, West Hill's village Church.
WHPC wishes to thank the team at St Michael's and in particular Church Warden Fiona Rimmer who led a short service to bless the tree and to remember those who lost their lives to covid, their families and to thank the residents of West Hill for their generous community spirit throughout the pandemic.
The tree is planted near the WHPC bench providing an opportunity for those who have lost loved ones to sit in quiet contemplation and remembrance.
The tree is a Devon Heritage Apple Tree variety named ‘Upton Pyne’, a dual purpose mid to late-season apple raised by a Mr Pyne of Topsham around 1910. It will produce attractive oblong shaped yellow apples with scarlet flush for the community to harvest and it is notable for its pretty pink blossom.
