This year, 2019 the Woollen Woods were slightly later than usual and this turned out to be a good decision as we were once again very lucky with the weather. As has happened in previous years some pieces were seen for a second time such as the stripy snakes.
Most of the trees were decorated with new pieces however, with many trees being taken on by local groups. Transition Belper put up a Bee Kind to Nature Tree with an amazing beehive suspended high above our heads. A line of bees could be seen flying back to the hive and on close inspection a Queen Bee could be seen wearing a small handmade silver crown. 
The tree also included many species of wildlife and wildflowers.
Chatterbox once again excelled themselves with their tree full of very colourful birds. 
The local Oxfam shop installed a magical tree full of so many woolly creations. 
So many local groups took part as well as many individuals and it really has become quite a task to both set up and take down. One group new to the woods this year was Derbyshire Toy Libraries They chose to theme their tree with the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar who turned fifty this year.
There was a fantastic blue, sea themed tree from the Blue Box Charity
They had also been working with Fleet Arts, Belper to felt a blue sea inspired tree wrap. 
Marianne who can often be seen at Belper events with her knitting needles or crochet hook made a very impressive Christmas Tree.
There were rainbow elephants, large octopi and a completely Dinosaur Tree.
Once again the group Chronic Creatives completed a tree with many flowers, birds and woodland creatures.
I have by no means mentioned all the amazing trees but there are many photographs to be seen on the Belper Woollen Woods Facebook page.
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in this event which does bring so much pleasure to those who visit the woods.