Teaming up with North Wootton Primary School to Plant Trees

Priory Rotary club planted 13 trees in South Wootton last Friday with the help of children from North Wootton Primary School. 9 of the trees will form a small copse on land next to Wootton Park, which was donated to South Wootton Parish Council by Hopkins Homes, in association with their nearby development. The trees will complement a line of 10 trees planted at the same time last year. The other 4 were to replace trees that had died in nearby locations. The trees were funded by a grant from the Tree Council through its “Branching Out Fund”.

James Grimsby, the headteacher of the school, said “I’m delighted that the children have been able to help with this project. It gives them a chance to acquire new skills and contribute to their community. By helping to plant and maintain the trees they learn to take pride in their neighbourhood.”

Richard High of Priory Rotary Club said “The team of volunteers enjoyed planting the trees and we hope they will make a positive contribution to the environment in the years to come. We are very grateful for the grant from the Tree Council and pleased that we have been able to work with the Parish Council to make this happen. We also greatly appreciate the help of children from the nearby North Wootton School.”