MEMBERS of a special needs class have planted a maple tree in memory of a former student's grandparents.

Henry Duncan, 33, who studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College, Guisborough, wanted to plant the tree at the college in memory of his grandparents, Lotte and Rowland Hutt.

The group, which goes to the college every Wednesday to learn about horticulture, helped to plant the maple.

A college spokesperson said: "The family thought it would be a fitting tribute to them to plant the tree in the grounds of the Guisborough centre.

"The maple tree will be a delightful recognition of the work of past and present staff and students of the centre, and a lasting memorial of a former student's grandparents.