SEVERAL organisations pledged to dig in to support a school’s business initiative.

Pupils and teachers at Abermorddu Primary School were delighted to receive support from the community group, The 41 Club to help develop the school’s allotment.

They also received support from local businesses including Lomani Luxury Travel, Jewsons and Huws Gray.

The school’s Eco Council grows fruits and vegetables in the allotment, which is used as part of an educational business scheme.

Pupils use the produce to make jams and chutneys which are sold to parents and the local community under the brand Abermorveg.

The pupils are required to run Abermorveg as a thriving business, giving them essential skills and experiences.

The director of Lomani Luxury Travel, Lynne Swinnerton - whose son attends Abermorddu Primary School - organised a day of digging, weeding and landscaping to support the school’s outdoor learning activities.

A spokesman for the school said she was instrumental in bringing the volunteers together with backing from the PTA.

Commenting on the support received, Abermorddu Primary School’s head teacher Ian Roberts said: “Maintaining the allotment is essential to our business scheme, Abermorveg, but it can often involve a lot of heavy labour.

“Receiving help from these local organisations was very much appreciated and we would not have been able to develop the site as effectively without their help.

“We are very grateful to everyone who volunteered their time and donated supplies.

“There was only so much we could achieve on one day so work on the site is continuing.

“We would welcome any additional support from other organisations that are willing to donate labour or supplies, such as compost or gravel. Any help is valued by everyone at the school.”

Year six pupil and Eco Council member Evie Lowndes said: “We thank the local organisations for their help.

“We are grateful for their support, as we all enjoy growing produce here at school.”

The 41 Club provided labour for the day.

This community group was formed in 1945 to provide a way for members of Round Table to continue friendships following retirement from Round Table at the age of 40. The club actively supports local community initiatives and charity work. Volunteers from The 41 Club, Northwich helped with the development of the allotment, which included clearing the site and preparing it for a new season. Jewsons, the builders’ merchants based in Cambrian Works, Wrexham, also donated a rotovator for the day. The groundwork was extensive, so this donation proved to be invaluable.

Huws Gray, the builders’ suppliers on Ruthin Road, Minera, provided a weed repellent membrane and compost.

The school’s PTA kept the troops going by serving lunch and plenty of refreshments throughout the day.

Anyone who is able to support pupils with the development of their allotment can call Mr Roberts directly on 01978 760 647.