News from Peterborough City Council

A group from Thera East Anglia will be working with Peterborough City Council's street wardens to plant summer bedding at the Lido swimming pool in Bishops Road tomorrow (Thursday 8 May) at 10 am.

 

The planting of summer flowers is an annual activity, which the street wardens co-ordinate in preparation for the Lido's grand opening each year. This year, the Lido will open for the first time on Saturday 24 May.

 

Shirley Leaman, team leader at Thera East Anglia, said: "Everyone is really excited about tomorrow's planting activity at the Lido. People of all ages will be taking part and they are all really looking forward to the opportunity to get their hands dirty. As a group, we are always looking for opportunities to get involved in community based projects. If anyone has a project they need help with, please contact me at Shirley.Leaman@thera.co.uk and we can discuss how best we can all work together."

 

The Thera Group supports people with learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities and mental health needs in their homes and in their local community. Thera East Anglia is based in Bridge Street. More information about Thera can be found at www.thera.co.uk

 

Thera East Anglia became involved in this year's planting activity at the Lido following a visit from the street wardens to their Bridge Street offices, to deliver a safety talk. In past years, the Junior Streetwardens from Bishop Creighton School have undertaken the summer bed planting at the Lido. Unfortunately, due to tests and other school commitments they are unable to join in with the planting this year.

 

Dave Thomas, street warden supervisor at Peterborough City Council, said: "The street wardens really enjoy working on valuable projects like this within the city centre community. It's great to be involved in such a good example of positive partnership working, especially when it enhances the local environment for the public to enjoy as the summer approaches."