Wildflower meadow project launched by council

RESIDENTS of Warrington are being encouraged to get involved in their local community by scattering seeds to generate wild flower meadows across the borough.
Wild flowers not only look beautiful, but they are a staple to bees and other pollinators, helping to attract them to the area. They also serve as a food source and shelter for many species of wildlife, including birds and insects.
The borough council initiative will welcome the spring, help make the town look more beautiful and encourage animals and beneficial insects to the area.
Council cabinet member for leisure and community, Cllr Tony Higgins said: “We want as many people to get involved as possible and to keep us updated on your progress by sending in photos of your growing wildflower gardens.”
Packs of wild flower seeds will be available in all 17 council community centres from Tuesday .
Seed packs are completely free. Residents will be given advice on how, when and where to plant them.
Once seeds are gone – they’re gone! Make sure you visit your local community centre if you want to get involved.
Collect your free wildflower seeds from:
* Bewsey Park Pavilion, Troutbeck Avenue – Wednesdays at 10am – 11.30am
* Capesthorne Community Centre, Orange Grove – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1.30pm – 3.30pm
* College Close Community House, College Close – Wednesdays at 9am – 11am, Thursdays at 9am – 2pm
* Croft Youth and Community Centre, Smithy Lane – Weekdays at 5pm – 9pm
* Culcheth Community Centre, Jackson Avenue – Wednesdays at 1pm – 3pm
* Fearnhead Community Centre, Insall Road – Weekdays at 9am – 5pm
* Greenwood Community Centre, Greenwood Crescent – Weekdays at 9am – 5pm
* Oakwood Community Centre, White Throat Walk – Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am – 3pm
* Orford Community Hub, Festival Avenue – Weekdays at 9am – 5pm
* Penketh Community Centre, Helston Close – Mondays at 10am – 4pm, Fridays at 10am – 12.30pm
* Radley Common, Grasmere Avenue – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am – 2pm
* Sandy Lane Community Centre, Sandy Lane – Weekdays at 9am – 5pm
* Sankey Bridges Community Centre, Old Liverpool Road – Tuesdays at 11am – 2.30pm, Fridays at 11am – 1pm
* Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue – Mondays at 12noon – 2pm, Tuesdays at 11am – 3pm, Thursday at 9am – 12noon, Fridays at 10am – 2pm.
* Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street – Weekdays at 9am – 5pm
Find out more information about the project at warrington.gov.uk/wildflower-project