Kids dig in to help hospice snowdrop garden
Buchlyvie Primary pupils are set to see their efforts to support Strathcarron Hospice grow.
The youngsters set about creating a new snowdrop garden in the village on Monday aimed at raising awareness of the Denny hospice and remembering those who have been in their care.
Village organiser and fundraiser Lynsey Thomson said:“Many people in the village have encountered the work of the hospice first hand.
“Strathcarron is always striving to raise awareness of the vital work they do within the community and in recent years have developed their snowdrop appeal. In a peaceful spot within the hospice grounds lies a snowdrop garden that is accessible to all patients, visitors and staff.
“Snowdrop bulbs are planted in memory or celebration of a loved one and they flourish in the spring of each year, symbolising renewal and the new season ahead.
“Strathcarron is looking to create similar gardens within communities where people can go and visit.”
Following consultation with Strathcarron, Buchlyvie Primary and Buchlyvie Wildlife Garden, the village will have its own snowdrop garden next spring.
The area around the drystone Broch Medicinal Herb Garden, behind the health centre and primary school, was chosen for its accessibility.
Over the last few weeks volunteers from the village have helped to dig and prepare the ground as well as plant 800 snowdrop bulbs.
Schoolchildren planted the last 200 on Monday following their October break. Pupils also held a coffee morning earlier this month after their harvest thanksgiving service, with money raised going towards the garden.
Lynsey added:“None of this would have been possible without the help of everyone who has donated or given their time to help,”said Lynsey.“A special thanks go to Volunteering Matters for their grant of £50 to Buchlyvie Wildlife Garden for compost.
“By spring next year we will all be able to enjoy the beautiful snowdrops and remember those from our community who are no longer with us.”