A VILLAGE is bursting with colourful flowers, thanks to a home builder.

Holmes Chapel Village Volunteers were awarded £870 by Anwyl Homes to buy new plants and half barrel planters.

The donation is from the ‘Love from Anwyl’ funding pot, which shared a £5,000 between good causes in the village.

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The company is building the nearby Victoria Mills development.

Naomi Sumpter, Graham Povey and Alison Wright, who organise the volunteers, said: “We’re grateful to Anwyl for helping us keep Holmes Chapel looking lovely.

“The money also went towards topsoil and a selection of annual and perennial plants, which will provide colour and warmth to the village all year round.

“Additionally, we have purchased some brushes to allow us to clean up after our work as previously the volunteers used their own equipment.”

Knutsford Guardian: Alex Baird, Anwyl Homes sales director, Naomi Sumpter, Sue McKay, volunteer and parish council deputy clerk and Victor SumpterAlex Baird, Anwyl Homes sales director, Naomi Sumpter, Sue McKay, volunteer and parish council deputy clerk and Victor Sumpter (Image: Mandy Jones)

Outdoor work brings health benefits for volunteers while providing opportunities to meet new people and create a shared sense of community.

The team added: “Holmes Chapel Village Volunteers are passionate about keeping our village clean and tidy and looking it’s best.

“We include both adult and junior members.

“Young people can engage in a fun, interactive way, and learn about respecting our community.”

Volunteers also do litter picking and other gardening work, including looking after several flower beds and planters across the village on behalf of the parish council.

Graeme Gibb, sales director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: “The volunteers are an asset to Holmes Chapel, keeping the village looking its best and bringing the community together.

“We were really pleased to fund the new planters and they do really brighten up the village.”

Love From Anwyl is a voluntary scheme attached to 138 new homes being built at Victoria Mills.

This is in addition to local investment agreed during the planning process.