Sowing seeds for sustainability

Cwmbran pupils were joined by the leader of Torfaen council, councillor Bob Wellington, for special native bulb planting sessions during Torfaen Sustainability Week.

The aim of the first ever Torfaen Sustainability Week (10-16 October) is to encourage people to live their lives in a more sustainable fashion.

The motto of the week is 'Changing by Degrees', which shows how, by making minor adjustments to the way people live, everyone can help reduce consumption of the earth's resources and atmospheric emissions.

The message - help us create a cleaner, greener future for everyone

Pupils from Woodlands and Blenheim community primary schools were out in force for the planting on Thursday 15 October, when five types of flowers were planted.

The leader of Torfaen council, councillor Bob Wellington, said: "It is essential that we educate our school pupils about the importance of sustainability.

"Bulb planting is a fun, informal way of learning about nature and I am sure everyone will notice the difference the flowers will make to the grounds of both schools.

"As they bloom in the summer months, they will add colour to the flower beds and remind pupils of the important role flowers and trees play in our environment.

"The pupils' hard work and determination was a credit to their schools and I hope the bulb planting inspires them to learn more about horticulture. It is a wonderful hobby that is relaxing, challenging and extremely rewarding."

More information about Torfaen Sustainability Week and a programme events is included in October's Torfaen Talks and is available online in the Torfaen Sustainability area of their website.