For now, yes. The carvery is still open while the appeal happens. But that oak’s ghost is haunting every bite. Every forkful of roast potato comes with a side of karma. The carvery might survive, but its reputation is splintered.
People are already planning boycotts. "I will not eat gravy made from the tears of a tree," one protester shouted. It’s dramatic. It’s viral. It’s the best dinner-time drama since the Great Trifle Shortage of 2026.
We’ll watch this space. If Toby Carvery gets evicted, it’ll be the most satisfying conclusion since the ending of a heist movie. The tree gets the last laugh. And the squirrels finally get some justice.
So, next time you see an old tree, give it a nod. It might be a protected witness. And please, for the love of roast beef, don’t let a carvery near an ancient oak. They clearly can’t handle the temptation.
