VALLEY Scouts will again be out and about in the new year providing their annual Christmas tree removal service for 2012.

The 1st Holme Valley (Holmfirth) Scouts provide a home collection and environmental disposal service next weekend, Saturday and Sunday January 7 and 8.

People in the area can have their trees taken away for by the volunteer Scouts for a minimum donation of £5.

To arrange collection telephone the number in your area as follows:

01484-682472 - Holme, Holmbridge, Upperthong, Hinchliffe Mill, Netherthong, Thongsbridge (after 6pm).

01484-682733 - Holmfirth, Cartworth Moor, Underbank, Choppards, Hade Edge.

01484-681959 - Scholes, Jackson Bridge, Totties (after 6pm).

01484-681235 - New Mill, Brockholes, Hepworth (after 6pm).

07915577490 - Honley, Meltham, Netherton, Newsome, Berry Brow.

Or email - secretary@1sthv.co.uk

MEANWHILE Shelley Scouts will also be out and about recycling Christmas trees next weekend with a similar environmental clearance scheme.

Last year the group recycled more than 100 trees and this year they return next Saturday, January 7, collecting Christmas trees from the Shelley, Shepley, Kirkburton and Highburton areas.

The trees are recycled by shredding and mulching.

A donation of £5 towards the group’s fundraising initiative secures your collection. The funds will help pay for the general running costs of the group who have in excess of 25 Beavers, 25 Cubs and 20 Scouts.

Bookings are being taken up to next Friday, January 6. To book a collection, call 07955-093575 or email: xmastrees@shelleyscouts.com