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Children bring colour to community orchard

Woodland Trust

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Children from Bellsquarry Primary School in Livingston have added a splash of colour to the beehive sculpture in their local community orchard, thanks to the Woodland Trust Scotland and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.


The pupils used stencils to paint colourful flowers, honeycombs and bees on to the sculpture in Bellsquarry Community Orchard. They also planted dozens of native trees to create a new hedge that will boost wildlife in the wood.

Jill Donnachie from the Woodland Trust Scotland said: “Bellsquarry Community Orchard will develop into a great source of nectar for wildlife, from both fruit trees and wild flowers. The stencils are beautiful and they demonstrate the connection between flowers, honey and bees.

“We’re delighted that players of People’s Postcode Lottery are supporting this project. Their help is allowing us to work with the local community to create a valuable green space that benefits both people and wildlife.

Corrin Grier, a pupil at Bellsquarry Primary School said: “We have planted lots of new trees to help the birds and bugs that live in the orchard. The beehive looks really cool now that it’s been painted.”

Sanjay Singh, Trust Manager, People’s Postcode Lottery said: “It’s been great to see Bellsquarry Community Orchard go from strength to strength with support from our players. The local community and the school have been involved at every step and the project is developing into a fantastic space for nature and people.”

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