On a cold but thankfully dry Saturday morning, Millbridge WI in Frensham held a short dedication ceremony at the recently-planted liquid amber tree in Hollowdene Recreation Ground in memory of Dot Othen.
Dot was a member of so many local groups and societies, and representatives from these joined WI members in remembering Dot with a plaque and tree in the parish where she had lived in for so many years.
The tree planting in Dot Othen's memory at Hollowdene Recreation Ground in Frensham (Millbridge WI)
Janet McFadyen, of the WI, said: “Dot’s family had very kindly donated to her local WI, and it was decided to honour her with a tree.
“She was a real countrywoman with a wealth of knowledge on plants, birds and anything relating to the natural world, much of which was depicted in her talented paintings. Dot is sadly missed.”