A SPECTACULAR rocket, planets and stars will form part of an entry by a school near Tenbury in the annual Malvern Spring Festival.

Pupils from Abberley Hall School are taking part in the four-day show, from Thursday, May 11, with a design they hope will be out of this world.

The schools challenge at the annual RHS show this year takes the theme of ‘space’ and the Abberley children, aged from nine to 13, have been working on the project for several weeks.

“The theme of space is a great one for Abberley Hall this year as we have just had a children’s book published which transforms the landmark clock tower in our grounds into a rocket,” said Jordan Scott, head of design and manufacture and outdoor education at the school.

“So we decided to use a rocket as the centre piece of our entry and there will be planets floating around it, all displaying a huge variety of flowers, shrubs and plants.

“The children are using a range of skills and crafts to make a contribution and they have enjoyed working together as a team to put the garden together – we are hoping visitors and of course judges appreciate our efforts!”

Every year The Malvern Spring Festival schools challenge invites groups of pupils to take part in the event with the aim of inspiring the next generation of horticulturists and garden.

Abberley Hall School, which educates around 250 children aged from two to 13, is holding an open morning on Saturday, May 20 when prospective pupils and their parents are invited to tour the 90-acre site and its facilities. They will be able to see the planted rocket on its return from the show.