Wolverhampton neighbour wants answers over rugby club's fallen tree
An 80-year-old man from Wolverhampton says he has been left depressed by a large fallen tree which has been in his garden for the past four months.The Corsican pine fell from Old Wulfrunians Sports Club into Peter Scarrott's garden next door during Storm Darragh on 7 December but the club is yet to remove it."I can't get into my garden," said Mr Scarrott. "There is a tree, there is debris all over the place. The grass is starting to grow now - how on earth am I going to get that cut? It's just horrendous."Old Wulfrunians Sports Club Ltd and Old Wulfrunians Association Ltd were both approached for a response.
Mr Scarrott said he felt let down by the club, which he was once part of, and that the ordeal was causing him unnecessary stress.With spring starting and warmer weather approaching, he said he wanted to be able to use his whole garden.
"Obviously I've tried to get the Old Wulfrunians to remove the tree but up until now it's still here," he said."I can't access my garden. Underneath [the tree] I've got double gates but they are just crushed firewood."I don't know what to say really, it's just really getting to me."Mr Scarrott told BBC Radio WM the club spoke to him about the tree in the days after the storm.But he said he had heard nothing since 7 January when the club told him it was in contact with its insurer.
He added: "I can't understand what's taking five months, it's a tree!"If a 50-tonne tree fell into your garden and was there five months later, you would feel the same way as me."Mr Scarrott explained he wanted the club to communicate with him and safely move the tree from his land.
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Wolverhampton neighbour wants answers over rugby club's fallen tree
An 80-year-old man from Wolverhampton says he has been left depressed by a large fallen tree which has been in his garden for the past four Corsican pine fell from Old Wulfrunians Sports Club into Peter Scarrott's garden next door during Storm Darragh on 7 December but the club is yet to remove it."I can't get into my garden," said Mr Scarrott. "There is a tree, there is debris all over the place. The grass is starting to grow now - how on earth am I going to get that cut? It's just horrendous."Old Wulfrunians Sports Club Ltd and Old Wulfrunians Association Ltd were both approached for a response. Mr Scarrott said he felt let down by the club, which he was once part of, and that the ordeal was causing him unnecessary spring starting and warmer weather approaching, he said he wanted to be able to use his whole garden. "Obviously I've tried to get the Old Wulfrunians to remove the tree but up until now it's still here," he said."I can't access my garden. Underneath [the tree] I've got double gates but they are just crushed firewood."I don't know what to say really, it's just really getting to me."Mr Scarrott told BBC Radio WM the club spoke to him about the tree in the days after the he said he had heard nothing since 7 January when the club told him it was in contact with its insurer. He added: "I can't understand what's taking five months, it's a tree!"If a 50-tonne tree fell into your garden and was there five months later, you would feel the same way as me."Mr Scarrott explained he wanted the club to communicate with him and safely move the tree from his land. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
