ANOTHER area of Halecroft Park will soon be looking 'blooming' lovely - thanks to an army of volunteers.

More than 40 parents and children backed the latest improvement scheme for the Hale park, when they helped to create a wildlife meadow.

They responded to an appeal by the Friends of Halecroft Park for people from the area to get involved.

The work party was provided with supplies of seeds, plug plants, gloves and trowels by Ian Trickett, community parks officer.

An area had already been prepared for the wildlife meadow, and everyone from the age of two was set to work.

Audrey Jones, from the Friends group, said it was a marvellous day: "Some of the volunteers had explored this long established little oasis with its hidden nooks and crannies, nestling close to Hale Barns.

"They were delighted to discover the colourful flowerbeds, lovely rose garden, the two ponds, natural and ornamental, a tennis court and two children's play areas.

"The Friends of Halecroft Park, a voluntary group formed to promote and enhance its benefits, welcomed this opportunity to extend a sense of ownership to those who came to help. They are surely founders of a further natural addition to the park, which will afford pleasure to future visitors, people and creatures alike, for generations to come.

"The Friends wish to thank all who came to help, and hope that many more families will find enjoyment in the park this summer."

Head gardener, John Searle, told the children that within six weeks they should begin to see the fruits of their labours.