Infant school welcomes Bishop of Southampton to open spiritual garden

Bishop Debbie Sellin (centre back) with Bursledon Infants and Juniors pupils, staff, and volunteers (Image: Maya George, Newsquest)

A NEW outdoor space for school pupils created by community donations has been opened by the Bishop of Southampton.

Bursledon Infant and Junior School pupils welcomed Bishop Debbie Sellin to the school on this week to open their spiritual garden.

The outdoor space off Long Lane was previously overgrown and unusable until a group of volunteers transformed it into a space where children can reflect and enjoy nature.

Bishop Sellin said: “People have said this area was a wasteland and 16 skips were used to clear it, but after a big community effort it looks amazing.

Daily Echo: Bishop Debbie Sellin and pupils opening the garden

Bishop Debbie Sellin and pupils opening the garden (Image: Maya George, Newsquest)

“I think it’s incredibly creative and it’s very interesting to hear the children talk about how…

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