School garden will look bloomin’marvellous

Children from Bishopton Primary School are digging deep and planting 300 spring bulbs in their school garden and playground.

The bulbs and some planters have been donated by Taylor Wimpey West Scotland as part its national Proud campaign to show the company’s commitment and pride in leaving a lasting legacy in the communities where it builds.

The planting took place earlier this month and the bulbs are set to grow into a bright, floral tribute in the planters situated around the playground and in the school garden.

Site manager Stuart Rowan from the local Taylor Wimpey development at Dargavel Village, Bishopton, joined in with the planting.

Audrey Ross, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, said: “We are proud to be building a new community at our Dargavel Village development in Bishopton, and we want to leave places that both our customers and other local residents will enjoy long after we have finished building.

“We were thrilled to help children from the school with the planting and we hope that the bulbs will grow into a lovely display that the children will continue to admire in years to come.”

Stephen Collins, deputy headteacher, said it was great for the local community to see the benefits of a project being undertaken in the area.

He told us: “The pupils loved getting involved in this initiative and having the opportunity to help with planting all the bulbs.

“We can’t wait to see the results, which we will be able to enjoy every spring.”