Children of key workers from Ashcott Primary School have spent the last few months of lockdown in school and have been busy tending to the school allotment every day, growing a huge range of healthy vegetables.

The allotment is usually looked after by the school gardening club which is supported by a large group of willing volunteer gardeners from the Ashcott Village Garden Club who pass on their skills and tips for growing vegetables successfully.

Since the club has not been able to continue running as a result of the lockdown, the children of the key workers have taken over the responsibility with enthusiasm, supported by the school staff, who have all been learning about gardening together and looking after the 16 raised beds in the school grounds.

Headteacher Richard Briar said: "The children have grown potatoes, onions, radish, lettuce, garlic, peas, mange tout, carrots, spinach and many more tasty veggie treats.

"They are looking forward to being able to taste the fruits of their labour over the next few weeks as they begin harvesting some of the vegetables."