Up to 4,000 purple crocuses are set to be planted in Pershore’s Abbey Park to mark World Polio Day.

Wychavon District Council’s contractors, Continental Landscapes, are joining forces with the Rotary Club of Pershore to plant the bulbs in support of the fight against polio. Rotary Clubs across Great Britain have been working with the Royal Horticultural Society to help plant millions of purple crocuses every year.

As part of the Purple 4 Polio campaign, the town’s Abbey was lit up purple on World Polio Day last month to raise awareness.

Jonathan Hulbert, senior parks and greenspace officer at the council, said: “We are delighted to be involved in this campaign with the Rotary Club of Pershore, which will provide a poignant reminder for years to come. We hope that residents will continue to enjoy our beautiful park and this new addition.”

Ken Rowe, President of Pershore Rotary, said: “We are proud to be marking World Polio Day locally and recognising the work of Rotary, our partners and the millions of people involved in the fight for a polio-free world.”