PUPILS from Forest and Sandridge School helped Melksham Rotary Club to plant 10,000 crocus bulbs last week.
The bulbs were planted on Eastern Way to recognise Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio around the world. It is hoped the flowers will all bloom together next year to create a sea of purple at the side of the road.
Melksham Rotary’s Sarah Hiscocks said, “We owe a massive thank you to mayor Terri Welch, who organised the planting by enlisting the help of some school children.
“Every Wednesday is ‘mucky Wednesday’ when the children get a chance to get involved with nature and the great outdoors. Teacher Mrs Bacon kindly arranged for the children from the older classes to meet councillor Welch and other volunteers to help with planting.
“Volunteers planted groups of 150 bulbs in one-metre square dug out patches, then replaced the turf.
“Many thanks go to the wonderful children from the school who certainly showed that many hands make light work!
“They worked so well together in their teams and really seemed to enjoy the experience. To thank the children, Rotary president Verly Ives gave them all a crocus badge which includes a message about the significance of the crocus and polio eradication.”
