‘Overwhelming’ effort by community to create outdoor area for Spalding’s Garth School

Project co-organiser Mick Clarkson (left) with former Garth School student Lyle Sears.
Project co-organiser Mick Clarkson (left) with former Garth School student Lyle Sears.

A huge effort by the community and businesses has put The Garth School in Spalding firmly on the road to having a superb garden and outdoor sensory area.

About 50 people were working throughout Saturday on the creation for the special school pupils to use year-round. Work is expected to complete in a few weeks.

Headteacher Daran Bland said: “The wave of help and support was overwhelming.
“Everywhere you looked there were people digging, sweeping, potting plants, erecting fencing, creating water features, laying paths and serving refreshments and food to keep everyone going.
“On behalf of all at the school I would like to pass on my sincere thanks.”

Supporters’ roll of honour:

Dalehead Foods
Steve Jackson (Electrotech)
Chislett Hire
Gist
Julie Fitzjohn
Pete and Toni Mayers
Steve Slater (Homebase)
Colin Furze
Kathryn Greene
Steve and Jill Moore (The Moorings)
Birchgrove
Glenside
Jacksons Builders
Andrew & Co
South Lincs Construction
T&G Construction Holbeach Ltd
Baytree Garden Centre
Holbeach Tyres
Pinfold
Keith Butters
Lynas Vokes
Bob Merchant
P&M Plants
Vince & Joy Goodall
The Smith family
The Doughty family
The Bloodworth family
The Jackson family
The Dewing family
Sainbury’s
Couplands
S&I Mezzanines Ltd
Shuffle Bottoms
Jewsons
FOGS committee
Garth School staff
Luke Jackson
Joanne Doughty
Mick Clarkson (Pop’s Patch)
Chris Hill
Dave Sear

Kathryn Greene and Aaron Bloodworth work on a creation.
Kathryn Greene and Aaron Bloodworth work on a creation.

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