Hove children enjoy autumn’s natural bounty
A Hove school’s Eco-Council received a generous donation from a local charity towards its work.
St Andrew’s primary school was given olive trees and compost by the Budding Foundation, a charity which works with Tates of Sussex who run Mayberry Garden Centre in neighbouring Portslade.
Heather Whittle from the Belfast Street school’s PTA collected the items from the charity’s founder Clive Gravett and said: “The Eco-council will be planting and caring for these new trees which will provide more greenery and variety in our outdoor environment.”
The Budding Foundation was created by Clive Gravett to raise funds to help improve the lives of young people in Sussex. There is an emphasis on assisting those who have suffered social deprivation, trauma or disability. In partnership with Tates Garden Centres, it supports local school and community gardening projects.
The charity’s main source of funding comes from two Christmas grottos: South Downs Nurseries, Hassocks and Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post. Budding’s focal point for fundraising is its Museum of Gardening at South Downs Nurseries, Hassocks.
“We are delighted to support activities that give children the chance to explore, learn, and enjoy the nature”, said Benjamin Tate, Executive Director at Tates of Sussex. “We hope will help inspire a lifelong love of the outdoors and nature.”