New School Allotment
A recent project supported by Business in the Community involved volunteers
from Siemens spending the day working at Newport High School building ten raised
beds to create an allotment. Andrew Reeks and ten other Siemens staff from
Newport, Cwmbran, Bath, Manchester, Scotland and Germany designed the raised
beds and funded the materials and resources to manufacture them. Students will
now be able to take part in gardening, horticulture and environmental activities
throughout the year. Barratt Homes contributed landscaping membrane, top soil
and bark to complete the project.
The Eco Club recently spent some time clearing the raised beds ready for
planting of bulbs for over the winter. We have now weeded and cleared four
raised beds ready for use by the houses. The raised bed project is for any
members of Branwen, Olwen, Pryderi and Taliesin who would like to test their
green fingers and develop new skills (perhaps even make some money for the eco
club!). The raised bed project will be taking place on Thursdays after school,
from 3 till 3.30.
It was a huge job clearing the beds and we are very grateful for the time and
effort from everyone… so thank you! Let’s get planting…
If you would like to donate any used or unwanted gardening items, please
either drop them into reception or directly to Mr Whitehead.
Thank you.
