S&A produce has sponsored Leominster Infant School’s brand-new allotment, which was officially opened a fortnight ago.
The UK’s largest strawberry grower recently installed the allotment along with a new tool shed on the school’s grounds, which will give pupils an opportunity to plant and grow their own fruit and vegetables.
To mark the official opening on May 22, Richard Westwood, Mayor of Leominster, cut the ribbon and declared the S&A allotment open and ready for use.
Rebecca Edmonds, S&A’s PR and planning manager, said: “As a local company, supporting the local community is very important to us and we have thoroughly enjoyed our recent partnership with Leominster Infant School.
“Healthy eating is a major issue these days and I hope this allotment will provide the children with an ideal opportunity to grow and eat their own fruit and vegetables.”
Meta Philpotts, headmistress at the school, added: “On behalf of the school, I would like to thank S&A for its kind donation and sponsorship of the allotment and for organising such a good opening ceremony. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the event on Friday and they are very excited about being able to grow their own food at school. The allotment will go a long way to promoting healthy eating within our school.”
Westwood said: “This is a great opportunity for local children. Encouraging healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle is very important, especially given recent concerns over child health. The installation of this allotment is a great step forward for Leominster Infant School in its campaign for healthy eating.”
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