Barrington Primary School has been named as Dobbies' winner of their green space transformation project in Royston.

More than 660 groups applied to the Dobbies Community Gardens scheme since its launch in March.

The primary school, alongside other winners from other areas, will receive products, tools, and plants from the garden centre.

Volunteer hours will also be allocated to by the store to help keep the school's outdoor space thriving.

The primary school plans to use the support offered by Dobbies to improve its sensory garden and promote gardening for mental wellbeing among its pupils.

Recent research by Censuswide on behalf of Dobbies, indicates 71 per cent of Brits claim proximity to nature aids relaxation, highlighting the importance of such green initiatives.

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Nick Anderson, Dobbies' operations director, said: "We are really pleased to have had so many community groups get in touch looking for support with their green spaces.

"The Royston store had the responsibility of picking a community group to back this year, choosing Barrington Primary School as its winner.

"We’re looking forward to seeing this outdoor green space flourish over the year."

For more information about Dobbies' work in the community and to see this year’s Dobbies Community Gardens’ winners, visit dobbies.com/community-gardens.