COAL mining may be hard, dirty work but the industry has been celebrated in an unlikely way by Doncaster schoolchildren - with a bright and colourful floral display.
Stainforth youngsters created a flower bed in the design of a coal truck as part of an environmental project.
The Longtoft Primary pupils took part in the project assisted by staff from Doncaster Council's east area neighbourhood support team. Don
caster Council's cabinet member for children, Patrick Wilson, said: "I would like to congratulate everyone who has taken part. This was a wonderful educational and environmental project for our children to have been involved in.
"Not only have they been able to learn about mining history and their cultural heritage but they have created a fantastic display that can be enjoyed by the whole community."
Youngsters from West Road Primary and Green Top Primary Schools have already worked on similar projects with the neighbourhood team and it is hoped more will be organised in the future with other schools.
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