Pioneering Morecambe school eco-garden bears fruit ahead of Apple Day

Getting ready for Apple Day at the Sandylands Primary School and Nursery eco-garden

School children at a pioneering eco garden in Morecambe are set to celebrate Apple Day with a harvest from their own orchard.

The ground-breaking initiative at Morecambe’s Sandylands Primary School and Nursery is designed to offer green outdoor space to those without it at home, teach about growing, sustainability and the environment, and provide an inviting space for lessons, play and calming downtime.

“The next red-letter date on the calendar is upcoming Apple Day, which has got our children eagerly monitoring ‘their’ developing harvest!

"Alison’s experience and infectious enthusiasm make her the perfect partner for our green space, with great ideas like creating a serene sensory garden with lavender and other scented plants for our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children.

"Seeing the benefits, whether school, council or community group, we can’t recommend enough investing in green space for early years.”

The garden is supported by sponsors including West End Morecambe Big Local (WEM) and was officially opened by Councillor Margaret Pattison, then Mayor of Lancaster, in May.

It has thrived despite a scorching summer of record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions.

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