LITTLE green fingers have brightened up a town park with dozens of new flowers to attract wildlife.

Pupils of Timothy Hackworth Primary School, in Shildon, took part in Shildon Alive’s guerilla gardening project, getting their hands dirty and learning how to bed new plants.

Around 30 year four youngsters worked alongside Shildon Town Mayor Shirley Quinn, Shildon Town Council and volunteers from Shildon Alive, a St John’s Church project, at Hackworth Park.

A hand carved bear chair has also been installed along with a wooden fairy house and some toad stools, funded by the Greggs Foundation.

Paula Nelson, community project manager of Shildon Alive, said: “The grant has enabled us to buy this lovely furniture for the children to enjoy and the plants that will attract butterflies and bees.

“Shildon Town Council and Shildon Alive are always striving to get the children to appreciate the park and to want to make it a better place for them to enjoy.”

Cllr Quinn added: “The children have really enjoyed themselves and I’ve enjoyed talking to them and teaching them how to separate the roots on plants.

“I was a pupil at Timothy Hackworth school so we have that link. It’s lovely to see them outdoors and I hope this area becomes a place for them to enjoy for many years to come.”