Brinkworth Earl Danby’s Primary School have adopted five new fruit trees planted on its two sites in the villages of Dauntsey and Brinkworth.

It is hoped the two pear trees, two apple trees and a plum tree will help to provide an early food source for hard-working bees as they emerge from winter.

The children donned their wellies and rolled up their sleeves to help plant the trees and will be looking after them to ensure they thrive – just as they hope the bees, as well as birds, insects and other animals will.

The trees were given to the school by MOY, a waterproofing system specialist, as part of its orchard planting scheme.

Head teacher Alana Walch said: “We are delighted to be the proud recipient of these five fruit trees. We hope they will compliment and support the countryside and nature that we are part of as well as encourage the children to understand why trees are so important.

“I’m also sure our in-school kitchen will be able to rustle up a few fruit crumbles too which the children and staff will enjoy!”

A MOY spokesperson said: “Orchards play a key role in providing an early food source for struggling bees as they emerge from winter.

“We hope these trees will help to protect the bees and other insects, birds, bats and little animals, as well as increase pollination, which we need for the food we eat and to help our local environment.

“Not only will these trees make a positive impact on the environment, it is also an initiative that benefits the local community – leaving a legacy of delicious and natural fruit trees for us and future generations to enjoy.”