Local community plant for the future

As part of the ‘Grow with Wyre Project’ Lea Memorial C of E Primary School Far Forest, now has a wonderful new hedgerow thanks to parents, friends and local people who all dug deep to create a natural barrier and wildlife habitat along the school’s orchard path.

Children, parents and local people together enjoyed the day digging, planting and simply having lots of outdoor fun. Far Forest School’s Headteacher, Mr Max Davis, said: “On behalf of the entire school community, may I thank everyone for making this possible and also to Bill White and the Grow with Wyre Project for such a marvellous orchard hedge. Thank you.”

The Grow with Wyre Project is a Landscape Partnership Scheme, involving the Forestry Commission, Natural England, local councils, wildlife and community representatives, aimed at regenerating local orchards, meadows and hedgerows across the area. When fully grown the school’s new orchard hedgerow will provide a natural barrier for the children as they enter and leave the school’s grounds, and a wonderful habitat for numerous birds and animals.

Far Forest School PTA Chair, Mrs Penny Child, added: “We would like to thank everyone for all their hard work and for bringing their forks, spades, wheelbarrows and vehicles to ensure the job was well and truly done on the day.

“Our thanks also to Bill White from Bill White Nurseries at Far Forest, for donating such a huge amount of compost to the project, the remainder of which will be used by the children for a number of outdoor growing activities over the coming spring and summer months.”

25/03/2010