CHILDREN can now make use of their school's pond thanks to a team of volunteers.
Members of the Friends of Weaver Parkway group attended Wharton CofE Primary School in Winsford on Wednesday, February 7, to restore its overgrown pond.
The Greville Drive school hoped the pond could return to a point where the children could access it for pond-dipping.
The six strong team of volunteers worked through the day to remove grasses, reeds and trees from the pond, as well as finding a common newt, which was returned home safely.
A spokeswoman for Wharton Primary School said: "The school was lucky enough to have the Friends of Weaver Parkway visit us to restore our pond back to the point where the children could access it for pond dipping.
"The pool had become very overgrown to the point where access was difficult and the pond no longer usable for the children’s education.
"They did a sterling job. We are so grateful for the time and effort put in to help bring our pond area back to a functional space for our children to enjoy.
"Thank you Friends of Weaver Parkway."
A Friends of Weaver Parkway spokesman said: "Our volunteers were blessed with a pleasant day weather-wise on Wednesday. It was just as well as the job we were asked to do was daunting.
"Six volunteers worked extremely hard to remove grasses, reeds and trees from the pond, particularly around the two sides with good access over the water.
"Thanks should also go to all the school staff who looked after us and provided welcome refreshments."
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