Colourful hanging baskets will soon brighten streets following a community planting effort involving schools, organisations, and volunteers.
In Sherborne, 120 baskets will go on display at the end of May, thanks to a collaborative project supported by young people, community groups, and Sherborne Town Council.
60 baskets were planted by students from The Gryphon School, Sherborne Abbey Primary School, youth council members, and young chaplains during a planting afternoon at Castle Gardens Garden Centre.
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Steph Rann from The Gryphon School said: "Projects like this are a wonderful way for young people to feel connected to their community while learning new skills and working together.
"Our students thoroughly enjoyed getting involved with the planting, and they are incredibly proud to know that their efforts will help brighten Sherborne for residents and visitors throughout the summer."
The remaining 60 baskets were planted by Sherborne in Bloom volunteers and members of the public, with the project funded by Sherborne Town Council.
Town clerk Steve Shield said: "It’s been wonderful to see Sherborne in Bloom once again supported by our community, coming together to plant this year’s summer hanging baskets.
"I am especially pleased that young people from our local schools have joined in to help."
The baskets will decorate the town throughout the summer months.
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