Blooming marvellous!

Representatives from more than 30 societies, schools and churches across Standish gathered at the weekend to take part in mass planting project.
Some of the green-fingered participantsSome of the green-fingered participants
Some of the green-fingered participants

The green-fingered scheme will see flowers blooming in the village next year as it marks the 400th anniversary of Myles Standish and the sailing of the Mayflower across the Atlantic to America.

More pictures in this week’s Wigan Observer