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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree

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Our beloved 170 year old oak tree and others are at threat of felling in a subsidence claim. Aviva have pushed our council into this, while experts state underpinning would be better. www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wive…

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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The cognitive dissonance...
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
We are pleased to share that we've reached the £20,000 stretch funding target on CrowdJustice! Huge thanks to all who've contributed so far. We are now working towards a new target of £25,000. Funds are being used for ongoing and expected costs associated with the pending judicial review
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Updated poster to show the correct dates for this coming weekend - please come along for some lovely plants and seeds. Contributions for sale warmly welcomed.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
And here's some photos of the plants that will be on sale
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We are planning a plant sale for this weekend here in Wivenhoe. Please come along (with cash!) and buy some plants to support our campaign and the Wivenhoe Society. Contributions of plants and seeds for sale would be very welcome
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Read the latest about the legal case in the Colchester Gazette www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2608601...
gazette-news.co.uk
Update given as legal battle to save ancient Essex oak tree rages on
A legal battle over a more than 150-years-old oak tree is ongoing as residents continue their fight to save it.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Another week passes by, and the canopy of our trees grow more ever more verdant. As the legal case rumbles on, there's not much we can share besides our admiration for the perseverance of nature to proceed regardless.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thanks for all the ongoing support. We will share further news when we are able to (and inevitably more photos of the trees' leaves when they arrive!)
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
I am a local resident and a mother whose family regularly uses the playground that these trees provide shade to. I am professionally an Architect and sustainability and climate change specialist.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Meanwhile, the oak tree is starting to look increasingly green and vibrant, with leaves appearing in early form all over the canopy. We continue to fundraise towards ongoing and legal costs. We are not far off our £20,000 stretch target. www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi... 2/3
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
I am a local resident and a mother whose family regularly uses the playground that these trees provide shade to. I am professionally an Architect and sustainability and climate change specialist.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Papers from Wivenhoe Town Council have been received this week, and those are now under consideration. We understand there to be a 21 day period for review and providing a response to those, and after which a hearing date will likely be given for the one day hearing expected. 1/
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A photo from one of our supporters @chrismothman.bsky.social showing how close we are to seeing the first leaves of spring fully unfurled. What an exciting thought!
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Thanks! 🤞
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Hello, not much to update on currently as we are waiting for the council to share their papers following the judicial review permission. Once those are received we will have three weeks to provide a reply and then a court hearing can be listed. For now, we wait!
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Wow, we now have 5,600 signatures to our @Change petition! c.org/5MfGvJRvjm. We haven't been actively promoting this while we've been working on our legal case and fundraising, so it's amazing that this has continued to grow in strength all the while. Thanks!
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We Can Make an Impact.
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
In the meantime we continue to fundraise towards our £20,000 stretch target on Crowdjustice www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi... we need just under £2,700 to hit this next goal. Can you help us? Every little bit very appreciated
crowdjustice.com
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
I am a local resident and a mother whose family regularly uses the playground that these trees provide shade to. I am professionally an Architect and sustainability and climate change specialist.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Not much we can share with you all. We are still awaiting the council’s response following the granting of permission for the Judicial Review. Once their papers are received, we will have 21 days to provide our reply before the case is listed for a hearing. We’ll update you when we can.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who placed a bid on the silent auction, it's helped to raise £2000! We are getting close to reaching our target of £20,000, which will help with ongoing and expected future legal costs for the Judicial Review about our trees
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Just a few more hours to go, place those final bids by 9pm tonight for a chance to win one of the amazing array of experiences and artworks for sale
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Today's the final day to bid on our Silent Auction, some amazing items and experiences that could be yours. Bids to be submitted by 9pm tonight, will you be the winner? www.thesentinelgallery.co.uk/silent-aucti...
thesentinelgallery.co.uk
Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Sentinel Gallery
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... it's always inspiring to read stories from other similar cases to our own where insurers, councils and communities have been able to find solutions alternative to felling. Great to read about this instance in West Sussex with root barrier and crown management
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Plans submitted in fight to save oak trees in Cowfold and Billingshurst
The trees, in Cowfold and Billingshurst, were due to be felled as they affect nearby homes.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
www.change.org/p/save-wiven... read a news update from the campaign here, including details of our silent auction (closes tomorrow) and the latest from the legal case
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Fundraising silent auction & legal case update from Wivenhoe
Hello all, With longer days now upon us and the first buds appearing on many trees, spring is beginning to make itself felt. We wanted to share an update with you all on the latest with our campaign a...
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
in.aviva.com/4rQJF1u Aviva, the insurer at whose behest Wivenhoe Town council seems to be choosing to pursue felling our trees, has today announced profits of £2,203m, up 25%. At what cost to nature and communities such as ours?
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Some photos of our trees looking fab in the past couple of days. First, at sunset tonight. Second, in the misty fog from yesterday. We are trying to ensure a fair decision making process for the fate of both the old oak known as Old King George and the nearby horsechestnut
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We are so grateful to be over the 75% milestone towards our £20,000 funding goal, thanks to all who have helped to this point. There's still time to bid on our silent auction too, with some amazing lots available - from a day in a beach hut to artworks www.thesentinelgallery.co.uk/silent-aucti...
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi... after the weekend's pop up shop huge effort, we are now just under £80 short of £15,000... Can you help to chip in to help us towards the final stint towards our stretch target of £20,000?
crowdjustice.com
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
I am a local resident and a mother whose family regularly uses the playground that these trees provide shade to. I am professionally an Architect and sustainability and climate change specialist.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The lovely Sentinel Gallery team are also running a silent auction for our fundraiser. Some amazing lots available, from skills classes to artworks to a beach hut hire voucher. Check it out! www.thesentinelgallery.co.uk/silent-aucti... deadline for bids Sunday 15th March 9pm UK. Already £865 raised!
thesentinelgallery.co.uk
Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Sentinel Gallery
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
An amazing turn out this weekend, thank you all for coming! We raised more than £2,000, which will be added to the CrowdJustice page in coming days, helping us to get closer to our £20,000 target. Keep your eyes peeled for details of more events coming soon!
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
A reminder that it's day two of our pop up shop at the Sentinel Gallery in Wivenhoe today. Come along to check out an amazing array of goods for sale, including local artist works, vintage goods and plants. Thanks to all who came along yesterday and to the volunteers helping run the shop!
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Thanks. We agree, other countries have more protections in place as standard. Our TPO system is too reactive and not proactive enough given the huge value street trees and older trees can provide
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
And in Essex Live here: www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...
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Campaigners win High Court right to challenge plan to cut down trees
The council has said the oak tree is suffering from Acute Oak Decline which could lead to its death within five years. But campaigners are fighting to save the tree
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Also in the Mail Online here: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
dailymail.co.uk
Council pleads to chop down 'diseased' 170-year-old oak tree
The 'Stop The Chop' campaign has been led by Kat Scott 32, who told the Daily Mail how the judicial review ruling gave the group 'greater confidence in moving forward'.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Our latest news is in the papers again today - pictured here in the Colchester Gazette which you can also read online www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2588449...
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We are keeping careful records throughout of any expenditures and will provide a public summary of how funds have been used once the legal process concludes.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
However, if the case concludes and funds do remain, we would set out transparently how any surplus would be handled - e.g. returning CrowdJustice contributions where possible, or applying funds to closely related purposes, agreed community/environmental causes connected to the case
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We've been advised for a judicial review that we will need £30-35,000. We already had raised c £15,000 prior to the CrowdJustice site, of which quite a substantial portion is pledges. This should help to derisk raising more money than we need, as we will only call upon those pledges as needed
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Now that we have greater certainty on the future legal path with Judicial Review confirmed, we would like to ask for your support in helping us to reach the funding target of £20,000 on our Crowdjustice site. We are currently just under £7.5k short www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi...
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
I am a local resident and a mother whose family regularly uses the playground that these trees provide shade to. I am professionally an Architect and sustainability and climate change specialist.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Big news - Judicial Review permission has been granted by the high court on all counts, which together concern the evidential basis of the decision to fell, the decision-making process, consideration of alternatives to felling, environmental duties and whether the decision was taken lawfully.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
And in the local news outlet Colchester Gazette: www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2587422...
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Disputed Wivenhoe oak tree now found to have deadly disease, council says
An oak tree at the High Street car park near the King George V playing field has been the centre of debate between Wivenhoe Town Council and a…
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This story has been published in the BBC: www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Wivenhoe oak tree in felling fight is diseased, says council
Wivenhoe Town Council says it has been told by an expert that the tree has acute oak decline.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On Friday the council shared information pertaining to a suggested Acute Oak Decline diagnosis for the old King George oak tree. They say this means the tree must be felled. However, we believe a second opinion is needed and more robust analysis before any irreversible decision is made.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
@savemiddlewick.bsky.social hi local friends and nature champions. We wondered if maybe you'd be up for holding a joint talk event with us at some point too, to compare notes and reinforce one another? Perhaps with some other nearby similar campaigns too.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Last weekend, a group participated in an art workshop in support of our CrowdJustice fundraiser. £280 was raised, and beautiful artworks were made along the way. The group took inspiration from the landscape around Old King George. Thanks to all involved for the support. 🎨🖌️
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Now that we are in February, the end of Winter is in sight. The snowdrops are in flower, we can see the daffodils getting ready for their display too. Will our lovely trees be able to put their display of verdant leaves on once more? Here's some photos from last spring after their crown reduction.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
A throwback to some photos from the "tie a yellow ribbon" event held last January, when the community of Wivenhoe gathered in sadness at the then impending felling. It's been more than a year now and the affected trees are still standing. We savour each day and season.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Dare we start to feel hopeful that we might see these branches filled with an abundance of leaves soon? 🪾🤞 🌳
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Just to keep you all up to speed, there’s no further news yet on the legal case. We’re still awaiting any response from the High Court or the defendant on the Judicial Review, including whether permission will be granted. We’ll share any updates as soon as we’re able.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We hope to raise £20,000 overall through CrowdJustice towards the Judicial Review we have applied for. We await a response from the court and from the defendant on that front, and will of course share any news when we have it regarding whether we get JR permission and any news on timelines.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Tonight at 8.30 is the deadline for our first CrowdJustice funding milestone. We have already surpassed our minimum target of £10,000, but wouldn't it be great to smash it even more before the day is done? www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi... The site will then stay open for as long as it's needed.
crowdjustice.com
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
I am a local resident and a mother whose family regularly uses the playground that these trees provide shade to. I am professionally an Architect and sustainability and climate change specialist.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
A huge thanks to all who helped organise the weekend's pop up shop and to all who came along. More than £1,000 was raised! More events to come soon.
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Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree @stopthechop.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
A reminder that tomorrow afternoon 1-5pm is the pop up shop in the shed behind Wivenhoe Bookshop, down Blythe Lane. Please pop along, say hello and while you're there, have a browse of the lovely things we have prepared for sale towards the legal case fundraiser
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