Dame Arlene Phillips appeared on Loose Women on Tuesday, May 23, to celebrate her 80th birthday and to discuss the sweet gesture she is doing to celebrate the life of her friend and former Strictly judge Len Goodman.
In conjunction with National Celebration Day, which takes place on Sunday, May 28, Arlene revealed her plans to plant and subsequently grow a tree in memory of Len, who passed away on April 22. The purpose of Celebration Day, as stated on its website, is "to create a shared experience around loss that can help us come together in joy".
This celebration of those who have been lost could be a simple moment of reflection or an activity from which comes a product to enjoy - ideas on the website are painting a portrait, cooking and sharing a staple recipe or planting a tree. The latter is what Arlene is doing in conjunction with The National Trust, who are creating a new woodland for Celebration Day "as a long-lasting legacy for those loved and lost". For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
