VOLUNTEERS from Cirencester's Phoenix Gardeners and Park Community Group began preparing the flower beds at the Brewery car park for spring planting at the weekend. 

As the first of several planned sessions to give the flower beds at the back of WH Smith a much-needed face lift, volunteers cleared weeds and dug the raised beds. 

A dedicated collection box for donations to support the purchase of plants for the tubs and troughs around town will appear at Waitrose in the coming weeks. 

If you would like to donate suitable plants, contact Phoenix Gardeners. Details are on their website: www.phoenixgardeners.co.uk.