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7 June 2006 From little things big things grow... Greenwich Park 
The Royal Parks will have some extra help planting the Flower Gardens in Greenwich Park today. Fifteen students from Charlton Manor Primary School will don gardening gloves to plant a flower bed designed by students from foundation (3-5) to year 6 (10-11).The young landscape designers have been working with Greenwich Park Managers on the design of the flowerbed since the start of the year. To get the children interested in the project, the school ran a competition for the design that best represents each year group. Once the winning design was selected, The Royal Parks assisted children in selecting appropriate flower varieties for the soil and climate, ensuring the project stayed within a specified budget. Greenwich Park Manager for the Royal Parks Derrick Spurr: "The Royal Parks has been working with Charlton Manor Primary School on a number of projects aimed at introducing children to wider aspects of park life. I hope this project will encourage children to enjoy and value what the park has to offer and perhaps take up a long-term interest in horticulture," Mr Spurr said.  The Royal Parks' partnership with Charlton Manor started at the beginning of the year when Head Teacher Tim Baker asked Park Managers for advice and assistance in planting a wildlife garden at the school. The garden has now been planted but the children's relationship with the park continues to grow. "We believe it is extremely important that local children build a long-term relationship with the park and the natural environment. This project links a number of educational aspects together including maths, design, environmental awareness and above all, the value of working together as a team. We are looking into sponsorship opportunities to extend the programme to other Primary Schools across the borough," Mr Spurr said. Head Teacher from Charlton Manor Primary School, Tim Baker, thanked the Royal Parks for their support and commitment: "The Park Managers of Greenwich have provided our children a wonderful opportunity to learn practical skills and enjoy the outdoors, whilst making a positive contribution to the local community," Mr Baker said. Source: The Royal Parks For further information contact: Phillipa Thomas T: 020 7298 2128 M: 07970 660 132 E: pthomas@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk Editor's notes: Greenwich Park Greenwich Park is one of London's most beautiful locations. This area is famous for its beautiful hilltop view, which overlooking the City. Historically speaking, Greenwich Park is the oldest enclosed Royal parkland, covering over 183 acres of land. Visitors of the Park are guaranteed to see all types of wildlife. The Royal Parks Millions of Londoners and tourists visit the eight Royal Parks for free each year. The 5,000 acres of carefully conserved historic parkland provide unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park (with Primrose Hill), Richmond Park and St James's Park. back to top |
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