YOUNGSTERS in Bishop Auckland are sowing the seeds for a brighter future as they renovate a community allotment.
Volunteers from the Prince's Trust started work yesterday on Henknowle Allotments, on South Church Road, in Bishop Auckland, to improve the land and grow vegetables.
The work is part of a programme called Team, which is a 12-week initiative based around a community project, aimed at raising skills and qualifications among 16 to 25 year-olds.
The allotment site will be completed on Monday, June 13.
The allotments will eventually be handed over to Henknowle Youth Centre so youngsters can learn about healthy eating.
Team leader Gillian Hutchinson said: "This project prepares the youngsters and improves their skills.
"They can also gain City and Guilds Profile Achievement awards and other key skills.
"We try to give them all responsibilities and share the work. The people at the allotments have been smashing."
Johnny Atherton, who is involved in the scheme, thanked the Seymour Trust and Ward Bros for their donations to the project.
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