LOCAL SCHOOL GETS PLANTING FOR SPRING AT LINMERE WITH HOUSEBUILDER

Research reveals that 90% of children are now spending more time outside since the first lockdown started, highlighting the increasing importance of outside spaces for mental wellbeing as well as for physical activity*. With this in mind, Barratt Homes invited pupils from Thornhill Primary School to plant a selection of 1,100 mixed Narcissi bulbs at its Linmere development on Betony Meadow.

As bulb planting season gets underway, the children have been busy potting their bulbs in the grass verges around the new developments. Once acclimatised to the soil, the bulbs will go on to flower in spring 2022. The bulbs will provide a source of nectar, seeds and cover for the wildlife who live there, and will help to educate the children on the importance of protecting the local environment.

Karly Williams, Sales and Marketing Director for Barratt North Thames, comments: “As a sustainable housebuilder, we aim to help local school children learn how to provide habitats for local wildlife that are going to remain for many future generations when looked after. We are glad that the children enjoyed planting them with each other and we hope they bring colour and encourage further wildlife to Linmere’s outdoor space in the forthcoming spring.”

Mrs Waite, Headteacher at Thornhill Primary School, comments: “We are really happy to have been involved in this hands-on project with Barratt North Thames and it has ensured the children are outside enjoying the fresh air and contributing to their local community. We all now have to be patient after the children’s hard work and look forward to seeing them bloom next year!”

Barratt North Thames is building its Linmere development in Houghton Regis, where a collection of three and four-bedroom homes are available. Prices start from £387,000 for a three-bedroom link-detached home.