The first is being organised by Just Helping in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. Registration closes on Monday, January 1, and collections of real Christmas trees take place on Friday and Saturday, January 5-6, 2024. Find out more at stpjhospice.org/event/christmas-tree-recycling. A spokesperson for the collection said: “The trees will then be locally chipped to be re-used. If you would like your tree collected please visit just-helping.org.uk/register-tree to book and donate.” They added: “After costs, St Peter & St James Hospice receive 90 per cent and up to ten per cent will be distributed by Just Helping to other local charities.” In ten photos – detached house in Haywards Heath with a huge feature garden The second collection is in aid of Teddy and the Big C. Teddy Lichten is a young boy from Hassocks who was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma in July 2022. This charity collection takes place on Friday, December 29, and Friday to Sunday, January 5-7. The minimum donation per tree is £5. All profits will go towards Teddy’s cancer treatment. Find out more at www.facebook.com/TeddyBigC. Teddy’s parents, Kat and Alastair, said on their Facebook page: “Thank you Ben Holman for this generous offer in aid of Teddy. Just message Ben on 07720212753 to arrange a collection and all profits will be donated towards Teddy's treatment.” There is also a Christmas tree collection in support of Mid Sussex Scouts. This takes place from Saturday, December 30, to Sunday, January 14, and people can book by emailing trees@hurstpierpointscouts.co.uk or calling 07516 553534. Donations will go towards the Mid Sussex Scouts attending Roverway 2024.