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36 The Link Magazine • January 2003
Turning a school green
Children at Peatmoor School took part in a muddy
environmental day at the end of November where chil-
dren, teachers and governors planted 500 trees in the
grounds.
Environmental artist Dave Gosling helped create large
living willow sculptures around the school pond which
will sprout with leaves in the Spring.
Right, helping Dave sculpt shapes and figures, from left,
Courtney McGill, David Hillman, Daniel Khan, Kieran
Hemmings, Harry Doherty, Emily Bullock, Catherine Prot hero
Maintaining the Haven
The Haven, next to Manor Garden Centre, is awildflower
nursery in the heart of Swindon dedicated to turning the
town into a butterfly friendly environment.
On Sunday 12 January, 10.30am, John Ball will demon-
strate techniques of how local gardeners can create a piece
of haven in your own backyard.
For details, call 877261.

Ground force goes storm force for the lifeboats
Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh is once again supporting the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's Gardens for Lifeboats scheme and
urging West Country gardeners to show off for a day this summer in aid of the RNLI.
Organisers are hoping for a record number of be able to help on the open day. A description
participantsaftermorethan60gardenershelped k' e of each garden, including directions, will also
to raise over £15,000 through the scheme last in a special RNLI booklet available from
year. Easter.
Clare Blight, scheme coordinator said, " its a " Alan Titchmarsh reminds readers that the
privilege for the visitor to have access to a RNLI is entirely funded from public donations.
special garden which is normally private, and "When I'm lucky enough to spend a couple of
generous of any gardener to share it. A good - '--: days at sea, I gain a great feeling of security
garden scheme has a wide range of places to visit and the RNLI is from knowing the local lifeboats are there, around the coast. It's good
looking for every type of garden - from a country estate to an imagina- to know that gardening can help raise money to make that possible."
tively planted town plot - so there is something for everyone" If you would like to be involved, call the RNLI regional office on
The date and time is the gardener's choice and local volunteers may 01179 444999 where staff will put you in touch with localRNLlfundraisers.

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