TREES were planted in Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Air Training Corps on May 31.

Young and old members of the 1013 Minehead and District Squadron were joined by friends and family for the occasion.

Also present were Flight Sergeant Rob Cridland, chairman both of the cadets and West Somerset British Legion, along with Captain Ross McKee, Callum Dewar and Alfie James-Allen.

County council chairman Christine Lawrence officiated along with Terry Venner from West Somerset Council. The Rev Jean Price, of Dunster Squadron Chaplaincy,  said prayers at the event, organised by Paul Chisling.