Loyal businesses continue to play a key part helping the East Cheshire Hospice tree collection scheme run smoothly.
Cheshire Vehicle Rental has been providing vans for the last 18 years, while Bosley-based King Feeders has been lending shredders for 16 years.
The mulching machines, operated by Ansa Environmental Services staff at West Park, have recycled trees into compost for parks, gardens and Cheshire farmland.
Andrew Billing has owned King Feeders, suppliers of agricultural machinery, for more than 45 years.
He said: “The Hospice does great work caring for people with life-limiting illnesses and we’re delighted we can help the tree collection campaign raise much-needed funds.”
Managing director John Kirkby, who started Cheshire Vehicle Rental more than 50 years ago, said: “Our company is full of admiration for the volunteers who put so much effort in on behalf of the charity and we’re extremely proud to be involved in such a great local cause.
“The Hospice is self-funding and depends on contributions from our community to continue with this vital role of care and support for those in need. Let’s all pull together to ensure the Hospice meets its required objectives.”
Richard Raymond, co-founder of the collection scheme now in its 21st year, said: “We get lots of assistance in many different ways and the long-standing support of these two companies shows the affection held for the Hospice. We thank them for their commitment.”
Catherine Mooney from Cheshire Vehicle Rental which has been supporting the Christmas tree collection since 2003.