Pupils take part in Tree Planting Day with United Welsh

Pupils at Ysgol Ifor Bach had lots of fun taking part in a Tree Planting Day organised by United Welsh.

Members of the Abertridwr school’s Eco Committee helped plant the trees along the boundary of the upcoming housing development at the former Windsor Colliery site on Friday (November 7).

The apple and cherry trees will make a great addition to the school’s garden area.

Dian Morris, Acting Headteacher at Ysgol Ifor Bach, said: “Our Eco Committee thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a Tree Planting Day with United Welsh.

“The trees look fantastic in our garden area and make a lovely addition to the school.

“Thank you to United Welsh, Landcraft and Prichard’s for teaching pupils all about tree planting.”

This event is part of United Welsh’s partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Welsh Government to create a new community of 152 homes at the former Windsor Colliery site.

The development will feature houses and apartments available for social rent, affordable rent, and sale.

All homes will be completely off-gas and built to the highest energy efficiency standards, reducing the development’s carbon footprint and making them cost-effective to heat

Ben Hartland, Development Project Manager at United Welsh, said: “This development is not just about delivering high-quality, affordable homes, but it is also an exciting chapter for the community in Abertridwr.

“We were delighted to work with pupils and staff at Ysgol Ifor Bach to plant five new trees along the boundary of the site.

“The trees make a fitting addition to the school’s outdoor area and demonstrate our commitment to putting the community at the heart of this development.”

For more information about the development, visit unitedwelsh.com/developments-coming-soon/former-windsor-colliery/