CHILDREN and staff at a Wokingham school were delighted to be visited by alpacas.
The two special guests of Windmill Primary School in Emmbrook, alpacas Truffle and George, were there to help approve plans to build a nature garden for the children, the community, and wildlife.
The project is organised by Wokingham In Need, with help from local businesses, and borough charity Freely Fruity.
Dell Technologies, Cala Homes, and Iconic Project Management are each contributing to the school’s nature garden, with Freely Fruity offering horticultural expertise.
Sue Jackson, Wokingham In Need Founder, said: “It was a wonderful afternoon.
“Teachers and children were able to experience the pure joy of nature at its best.
“The sun shone and smiles were everywhere as Truffle and George were introduced.
“Our alpaca friends gave us permission to proceed with the nature garden.
“We can’t wait now to see the diggers in action, and to create a wonderful environment for the school and community, with help from our volunteers, supporters Dell, Cala and Iconic, and Freely Fruity.”
Wokingham In Need works to support the homeless and vulnerable in the community, and last year was granted The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, given in recognition of outstanding community support provided by volunteers.
Its garden will create a safe, inclusive, multi-sensory nature garden that will be a therapeutic sanctuary for pupils.
It will especially allow children with special educational needs to engage with nature and biodiversity, regulate their emotions, and learn in a supportive hands-on environment.
Windmill Primary School continues to fundraise to bring the project to life.
Anyone wishing to support the project, can visit: windmillschool.org and wokinghaminneed.com
