The local Growing Schools group held its last garden gathering for 2010 at The Bridge Mill in Bridgerule on Thursday, October 7.

Representatives from Holsworthy Primary, Marhamchurch Primary and Bude Junior Schools gathered together with their entries for the tallest sunflower and heaviest pumpkin competitions.

The prizes, a large sack of mixed daffodil bulbs for each category, were kindly donated by Brooks Garden Centre in Stratton. Afterwards, the adults and children enjoyed a lovely cream tea! The local Growing Schools group is run by Bude Friends of the Earth.

Other schools in the area are more than welcome to join in 2011. For more details contact Rosie Beat 01288 381341 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected].