Firefighters have come to the rescue of the owner of an award-winning nature reserve.

Frinton firefighters help out at Pedlars Wood nature reserve

Pensioner Pam Garrad had been finding it heavy going watering 200 newly-planted plants at Pedlars Wood.

So an appeal went out for help and retained firefighters at nearby Frinton answered the call to hose them down.

Now, with a bit of luck, the geraniums and lobelia will soon be flowering, thanks to their efforts.

The seven-acre wood has been a magnate to thousands of visitors since it was restored by nature worker Mrs Garrad 17 years ago - especially school parties.

This year the woodland needs to look its best for Frinton's entry to the Anglia in Bloom competition.

Published Wednesday July 28, 2004

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