The Lord Lieutenant was accompanied by Theresa Peltier, The High Sheriff of Derbyshire and Andrew Cochrane, Under Sheriff of Derbyshire and the Chair of Governors for DCG.
Mrs Fothergill planted a magnolia tree, Magnolia x loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ near to the main entrance to Broomfield Hall.
Mrs Fothergill also had a conversation with Jon Collins, Head of Land-based at Derby College about how Broomfield is making great strides in improving their sustainability even further, amongst other things.
The delegation met with Broomfield Hall’s Head Gardener Samantha Harvey, along with staff, apprentices and volunteers who help maintain grounds at the college.
These included Sara Bishop, who has previously studied at Broomfield and now is a hard-working volunteer, and Luke Morley, Garden Apprentice on the Level 3 Horticultural apprenticeship course.
Mrs Fothergill commented: “It is such a privilege to commemorate the coronation of the King with the planting of a tree on behalf of Derby College Group.
“I am always inspired when I visit Broomfield, as the team of staff and volunteers are so dedicated and enthusiastic about their work, and make a significant impact on the students’ lives.”
Jon Collins, Assistant Principal at Derby College Group, said: “We are very proud to be commemorating the King’s coronation in this way.
“It is important to us that we commemorate significant national events, and what better way than to do this than by planting such a beautiful tree that will continue to bloom and bring pleasure for generations of students to come.”
