A volunteer group is helping transform the grounds of an Alveston school.

Friends of Marlwood School have held several gardening days to tidy up the school's site.

On Saturday they had help from former Marlwood pupil Charlie Dwan, founder of groundworks company ADD Plant Bristol.

Charlie dug up a rose border and the team replanted roses and other plants that had been donated in a border at the front of the school.

Andrew Tregenza, who heads up the gardening team, said: “We have a long-term plan to grass over some of the borders to help us improve the maintenance of the site. We very much appreciated the support of Charlie. He was able to dig up the roses and shrubs in a few hours when it would have taken us days with our spades.

“This is what is so fantastic about FOMS, we have the support of past, present and future pupils along with parents, grandparents and teachers."

The group were also joined by members of #WeAreMarlwood, a Facebook page set up to support the school following the BBC documentary, School.

Saffia Bullock, FOMS secretary, said: “These gardening mornings are so satisfying. It’s great to see the impact we can make and it lifts both students and teachers to see the site looking tidier.

"We might not be able to repair buildings or replace windows, but we can improve their day to day environment and help the Marlwood community feel appreciated. This is what FOMS is all about."

The group is also running a Marlwood’s Got Talent event on April 26. To find out more visit the Friends of Marlwood Facebook page.

Students and teachers will be competing for £100 prize money in front of four judges, including radio presenter Paris Troy.