A SCHOOL near Pershore could soon have its own 'spiritual garden' if it beats off the competition to win a grant.

St Barnabas CE First and Middle School in Drakes Broughton, near Pershore, has been nominated by local people for a renovation project set to begin later this year.

The chosen community project will get a £5,000 make-over and St Barnabas CE First and Middle School are in the running for the grant.

Communities up and down the country were asked to submit suggestions about where could most benefit from a makeover or an unsung hero who makes a difference.

The Helping Hand campaign, launched by food giants Wall’s Pastry, will see an area in one community, out of all those nominated, transformed as part of a £5,000 regeneration venture.

The winning project will see the renovation programme take place over a period of five days by a team of ‘handy helpers’ which will see a real difference made to the local community.

Michael Holton, brand manager for Wall’s Pastry said: “We’re thrilled that the people of Pershore have got behind St Barnabas CE First and Middle School in their bid to build a spiritual garden.

"A school which has around 340 children, is hoping that a spiritual garden would help to improve the emotion and spiritual well-being of all members of the school community, as well as providing the school with an outdoor learning space.

"The school plays a key role in a lot of peoples’ lives and clearly plays an important part in the community making them a worthy nomination.

“Finding the money to maintain areas of strong standing within a community can be difficult and also expensive.

"We’re keen to lend a helping hand and discover what areas could really benefit residents and make a real difference to locals with a bit of TLC.”

New to 2017, the Helping Hand campaign will also see the winning nominee rewarded with a £500 cash prize for their project being chosen.

Entries close on Monday, July 10 and will be decided by a panel of independent judges.

At present more than 90 nominations have already been received from various regions around the country and the winner will be announced on Monday, July 17.

To get involved and submit your nomination, visit the official website at www.wallshelpinghand.co.uk.