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If you went to Lotherton Bird Garden last Tuesday you would have caught sight of more than the usual parrots, flamingos and emus.

Premier Farnell provided over 50 volunteers to help improve the site over the course of a day. Whilst there is a small, dedicated team of staff at the Bird Garden, their main priorities are looking after the animals and general maintenance which means those smaller jobs that can really make a difference are often left undone. The volunteers split into smaller teams and got stuck in to clear enclosures, painting aviaries, digging ponds, clearing banks and painting fences.

This was the first time that a team of corporate volunteers have supported Lotherton Hall and the manager Tim Needham was so impressed with the work done by the volunteers that he is already planning the next team activity day.

Premier Farnell, a leading, high service, multi-channel distribution group, are sponsoring the new Make the Grade programme at Swallow Hill Community College in West Leeds. They will also be participating in activities at the school along with anchor business Logistik Group. As sponsors of Leeds Ahead, volunteers from Premier Farnell also take part in other activities such as literacy mentoring and team activity days.