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Sycamore Gap Saplings Will Honour Late Rugby Star Rob Burrow And Other Inspiring People. The National Trust has unveiled the recipients of 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ saplings, grown from seeds of the beloved - and sadly chopped down - Sycamore Gap tree. The tree, which famously appeared in the film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, was felled last year in a widely condemned act of destruction. The 49 saplings—representing the height in feet of the original tree—will be planted in publicly accessible spaces across the UK by winter 2025/26. Among the recipients are community groups, schools, and organisations with compelling connections to the theme of hope and renewal. Recipients include The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds, Holly’s Hope in collaboration with Hexham Abbey, and The Tree Sanctuary in Coventry. The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is a pioneering facility in Leeds honouring the rugby legend who died from the illness. Lindsey Burrow, widow of rugby legend Rob Burrow, said: “At our centre’s heart is a garden, a place of reflection and hope. The Sycamore Gap sapling will symbolise comfort and inspiration for families facing difficult times.”
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