Fakenham academy's allotment project calls for help to grow

Katie Lindley, a science teacher from Fakenham Academy, is asking for tools and community knowledge for the project, which has been created in partnership with the Papillon Project.

“This is very current, watching the news, there is a lot of talk about the sustainability of fruit and vegetables in supermarkets,” Mrs Lindley said.

“I do think it is a really relevant topic right now in general, plus it links with subjects like science and catering - we know how important sustainability is and our younger people are taking a real interest in it.

Katie Lindley, a science teacher from Fakenham Academy is asking for the tools and knowledge to help her pupils’ allotment flourish after it has completed the first phase of its development. (Image: Katie Lindley)

“Also we want to offer something that develops practical skills that are relevant to this area.

"This is an agricultural area which means these children should know about produce and they don't always have that opportunity unless there are projects like this which offer this support.”

The Papillon Project is an education charity that promotes sustainable living and environmental awareness among young people across Norfolk.

Plans for the allotment have been developing for the last six months, with a previous teacher helping the charity's founder, Matt Willer, to establish the project.

Matt Willer, founder of the Papillon Project (Image: Newsquest)

Mrs Lindley has since taken over the reins.

With the allotment now ready to start growing, the school is looking for equipment to help maintain and grow the food, but due to the lack of funding in education currently, they are unable to provide all of their own.

The school is looking out to the community for seeds to plant, gardening tools, and people within the area to share their knowledge of maintaining an allotment to help them.

ANyone able to help can contact Mrs Lindley at kscarfe@fakenhamacademy.org.