Children from Narberth CP and Tavernspite CP Schools had a dig-in for the environment, and planted trees at Princes Gate Water last week.

The tree planting ceremony involved the children choosing from a range of indigenous broadleaf species to plant. All of the children were invited to name their tree, which was marked with a copper tag so that they can track their progress though the years. The species included oak, ash, willow and birch, amongst others.

The ceremony marks the first of almost 4,000 trees which will be planted at the Princes Gate Water site over the next 18 months.

In conjunction with Tir Gofal, the company has embarked on a bio-diversification plan in an effort to become carbon neutral.

Other initiatives on site include recycling compactors, energy saving generators, and use of bio-diesel - an alternative fuel made from reconstituted chip oil!

Director Glyn Jones said: "We're not perfect at Princes Gate Water, but we're trying to do our bit and we're getting even better at it. We embrace our responsibility as a manufacturer to put back into the environment what we take out.

"By including the local children of Narberth, we're also encouraging participation in all of the plans we have in place. The ecological awareness of these children impressed us all - my congratulations to teaching teams in both Narberth and Tavernspite CPs - there's hope for the planet yet!'