GREEN-fingered youngsters from Worcester have been showing off their allotment.
The pupils of Northwick Manor Primary School were visited by Coun Karen Holmes who got to see first hand how their wellbeing garden and allotment is progressing.
During her visit, Coun Holmes met with the school’s wellbeing advocates, a group of pupils who provide support to their peers and take an active role in maintaining the garden.
Coun Holmes said “One of the best aspects of being a city councillor is being able to help children develop into caring, community-spirited adults. The children have formed a team of wellbeing advocates to provide support to each other. I was amazed at the confidence expressed by the children when they greeted me.”
The children guided Coun Holmes around the garden, explaining their plans for growing areas, quiet reflection zones, and bug hotels to encourage wildlife.
They also showed her their garden shed which was made possible thanks to a £300 donation from Coun Holmes’s own Community Grant Fund.
Headteacher Miss Najar added: “We were delighted to welcome Coun Karen Holmes to see the fantastic work taking place in our wellbeing garden and allotment.
‘The children were so proud to share how they have helped to create and care for this special space. We were extremely grateful to Coun Holmes for her generous donation of £300, which has been used to purchase a new shed. Her support has made a real difference in helping us continue to develop this area for the benefit of all our pupils.”
