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Voices: Turning words into action
Work begins on the flower bed

A Brick in the Wall

Students have been learning about the skills used in the construction industry. They've also built a raised flower-bed in the grounds of Chilton Trinity Technology College...

Work begins on the new flower-bed
  Jason
  Volunteer Jason works on the new flower-bed

The flower-bed is for students with disabilities and was built by volunteers from The Prince's Trust, with bricks donated by a local building company.

>>> Listen to the work beginning

On Friday 23 May, Jo Phillips broadcast live from Chilton Trinity Technology College on BBC Somerset Sound.

  Students drills while Jo Phillips conducts an interview
  A student tries her hand at construction

Students from the Construction Department at Bridgwater College demonstrated forms of stonework in the school's playground.

>>> See more pictures from the event

Jo was also taken for a trip up in a cherry picker - it's lucky she doesn't suffer from vertigo!

>>> Listen to what happened

A few months later and rain didn't damp anyone's spirits as the flower-bed was unveiled.

>>> Find out more about the unveiling

Chilton Trinity Technology College sign
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