A DORSET hospice has launched its annual Christmas tree collection campaign.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees across Bournemouth, Poole, Purbeck, and Christchurch in the new year.

The collections, supported by Katie Fox Estate Agents, have raised an incredible £40,000 over the past five years.

The hospice’s recycling service has also contributed to environmental sustainability by preventing over 20 tonnes of Christmas trees from ending up in local landfills.

Tom Goodinge, director of fundraising at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, said: “We are extremely proud of what we have achieved over the last five years, providing a convenient and easy way for local residents to recycle their trees whilst supporting their local hospice charity.

“We are very grateful to all the local businesses who have offered their help and support again this year.

Katie Fox, director at Katie Fox Estate Agents, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Christmas tree collection and recycling campaign for the third consecutive year.

“We love working with the team at Lewis-Manning and doing our bit in supporting the charity so that they can continue to deliver such vital services to local people in our community.”

Residents are encouraged to register for their Christmas tree collection online and give a donation.

Collections across BH1 – BH23 postcodes will take place on January 11, 12, 13.

To register, visit the Lewis Manning website.