With the support of Cumberland Council officers, the Hutchinson family has planted a chestnut tree they affectionally named Conk, in Castle Park, exactly where it was found 15 years ago.
The tree has been growing in the Hutchinson family’s garden since Dylan, now 17, picked it up as a conker from Castle Park at age two.
The Hutchinson family after re-planting Conk at Castle Park in Whitehaven. (Image: Cumberland Council)
Thanks to their dedication and care, Conk has flourished into a thriving chestnut tree and is a familiar sight to the Hutchinson family.
But as the tree matured, it became clear that Conk needed more space to grow, after a discussion with the council’s Green Spaces team, the family chose to replant it back in Castle Park.
Dylan, 17, re-planting the chestnut tree with the help of a Cumberland Council gardener. (Image: Cumberland Council)
With the help of council gardeners, the Hutchinsons returned the chestnut tree to its original home, where it will continue to develop.
The replanting was carried out with the Hutchinson family working alongside council gardeners, helping to settle Conk into its new location, where it can be enjoyed by park visitors and continue to grow in a suitable environment.
Dylan’s dad, Craig Hutchinson said: “We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped ensure Conk was successfully replanted in Castle Park.
He said: “A special thank you to Callum and his team for their hard work, professionalism, and dedication in making this possible.”
Councillor Anne Quilter, Vibrant and Healthy Places Portfolio Holder. (Image: Cumberland Council)
Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said: “The Hutchinson family has looked after this tree for many years, and it was good to see them working with our Green Spaces team to help replant it.
She said: “We’re pleased to have the tree back in the park where it has the space it needs to grow. We would like to thank the Hutchinson family for tending to Conk over the years.”
The woods in Castle Park are classified as ancient woodland and historic features still in existence include the stone bandstand and air holes serving the underground railway tunnel between Whitehaven Train Station and Corkickle.
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