Girl Guides gifted gardening kits by housebuilder

The gesture – to mark National Gardening Week – was made by Dandara, which is currently building The Meadows development in the village.

The 11-piece gardening equipment kits have pruning shears, hand trowel, hand rake and a kneeling pad and will allow the Guides to safely nurture their gardens and surrounding areas.

Alexa Jeffs, a volunteer with the Wymeswold Guides said: “We are always looking for new activities the girls can participate in that will provide them with new skills, and a sense of achievement.

"The gardening kits are a definite hit, especially with the weather improving in the coming months, as it gives the Guides a chance to learn

more about nature and sustainability in a practical, hands-on manner.

"The girls are encouraged to take an active lead in these kinds of activities and really enjoy working on projects that they can follow through, like the planting of flowers and plants, to see the different stages of development and to harvest the final crop of vegetables, to use at home.”

Rachel Lindop, head of sales at Dandara Northern Home Counties, added: “We are pleased to support the Wymeswold Girl Guides to encourage them to spend more time outdoors and learn about gardening – and maybe even earn a badge or two.

"We hope the gardening equipment is a good start in helping them on their gardening journey.”

This year’s gardening week theme is ‘Knowledge is Flower’ and aims to raise awareness of the difference that gardening can make in the lives of everyone.