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Bio--BugThe pupils at Wheatfield Primary School have taken on a challenge to ‘Grow a Pumpkin for the West of England MS Therapy Centre . Sponsoring the event is Geneco, a Bristol based company committed to cost effective, sustainable waste recycling and renewable energy solutions. Terri McDonald, Head of Fundraising said “it was a fabulous day for the pupils of Wheatfield Primary School, learning about the work we do at the West of England MS Therapy Centre; offering treatments, therapies and support to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions throughout the region. The pupils also learnt how to grow and nurture pumpkin seedlings into winning pumpkins, a greening way of looking after our planet and a chance to see the Bio-Bug – UK s first VW Beetle powered by human waste in action ”.

Wheatfield Primary School pupils will be entering a pumpkin from each year, the children will nurture their pumpkins with a view to making them as big as possible and raise sponsorship from family and friends for the West of England MS Therapy Centre. The pumpkins will be measured on Thursday 23rd October at the Centre.   A prize will be awarded to the largest pumpkin circumference, and the best named pumpkin and the most imaginative fancy dress costume. After the pumpkins have been measured, a chance for teachers and parents to get involved by entering into a pumpkin carving competition.

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