A TREE which was damaged by a storm in Yate could now be turned in to a beautiful sculpture.

The tree in Kingsgate Park could be made in to a piece of art to rival the one near Ridgewood Community Centre.

The Friends of Kingsgate Park volunteer group have revealed they have had their application in to the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme accepted.

Customers can now vote in the local stores from now until March 31 this year.

“We are really happy to be involved in the scheme,” group member Sue Swanborough said.

“This will enable us to have the tree that was damaged in a storm 2 years ago to be carved by Andy O’Neil.

“As well as being a work of art it will provide a talking point for those of all ages that use the park, and also as an educational subject for children.

“You will be able to watch the transformation of a tree trunk into art and watch Andy at work.

“We have consulted with those that use the park as to what carvings they would like to see on the tree and Andy will include those suggestions - depending on how the tree lends itself to certain carvings.

“Kingsgate Park is widely used by many local families from Yate and Chipping Sodbury area. Visitors also travel from miles away to spend time in our park.”

Since 2011 Kingsgate Park has won many awards from the RHS South West in Bloom.

From 2013 the park received the highest award possible every year and in 2019 received Much Loved status from the national competition organised by the independent charity Fields in Trust. Kingsgate was one of four parks recognised in this category.