Spring Arrives at RGS Worcester

As we enter the Trinity term this week, it has been a treat to see the grounds of RGS Worcester leaping into spring and blossoming with an array of colourful bulbs and plants. Like much of RGS Worcester, the school gardens have enjoyed a long history, with this legacy now in the safe hands of Head Groundsman, Sean Lloyd and his team.

Sean explains why spring and summer are his favourite time of year at RGS Worcester: “the grounds always look at their very best, and favourable weather conditions mean that I have the best office imaginable! Currently, we can see many spring plants emerging within the gardens, including; Dogtooth Violets, Tulips, Helleborus, Dicentra Spec, Bearded Iris, Forsythia, Kerria Japonica, Mahonia, Amelanchier. The Cherry trees always flower nicely and the Silver Birch near the far side of tennis courts is also quite special with its original bark skin.”

Sean has worked for RGSW for the past 16 years and, as well as the grounds at RGS Worcester, Sean and his team also maintain the school sports pitches and look after the grounds at the three other RGS Schools.

When asked what he is most proud of about his work, Sean answered: “There are so many things! There have been small environmental wins, like producing our own compost for the gardens, and then longer term gradual changes such as the development of the RGS Grange site from farmland to the facility we have now. A major achievement has been the improvement of the sports pitches and in particular, the Cricket pitches which are now are at a level where we have hosted First class and A class Worcestershire County Cricket Club matches and have welcomed international cricket teams such as, Sri Lanka, England, India, Namibia, Papua New Guinea and Pakistan.”

We thank Sean and his team for doing such a fabulous job and keeping the grounds at RGS Worcester looking so wonderful for our community to enjoy.