South Lanarkshire Council's Community Wish List helps Neilsland Primary School

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Pupils from a school in Hamilton have been able to expand their garden thanks to the council’s Community Wish List.The parent council of Neilsland Primary requested a wish through the scheme, which was granted by the Newhouse branch of the Bell Group.The nationwide property services business supplied, built and painted two raised planter beds which was the equivalent of a donation of £650.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Lindsay Backer, chairperson of the parent council, said: “We are so grateful to The Bell Group for building us these two fantastic planters – they listened to our needs and quickly delivered on their promise.“The children are really looking forward to planting seeds or bulbs in the spring, and have lots of ideas already of what they want to plant.

They are also considering herbs or vegetables that they can then use in their cooking lesson.”The pupils will now be able to enhance their knowledge of nature thanks to the donation.Local branch manager of the Bell Group, Martin Bradburn, said: “At Bell, community support is not just a choice, but a responsibility woven into our core values.

Corporate social responsibility isn’t an add-on – it defines who we are.“The Community Wish List supports our targeted approach to delivering social value within communities.