Members of the congregation at Christ Church, in Oakworth, are encouraging more people to get involved in an environmental project this Saturday.

They will be resuming work to enhance their church's overgrown grounds.

The project began last year with volunteers clearing away brambles, planting bulbs and adding a new hedge.

Since then, nest boxes have been constructed and more native trees and shrubs are ready to be planted.

The project is being backed by a national five-month campaign called CSV Action Earth.

This involves more than 900 businesses and community groups carrying out projects which will bring a lasting benefit to the environment.

Bryony Partridge, who is co-ordinating the work at Christ Church, said: "Anyone who likes hands-on gardening and who wants to help make the most of the green spaces in our communities will enjoy working on this project.

"We provide tools and hot drinks and Don Vine from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust gives us advice and training.

"People need to bring wellies and gloves but there are jobs for children as well as adults.

"Previously we've had some people working for an hour or so, while others have been there for most of the day.

"This is a chance to learn new skills, improve the local environment and have fun."

Saturday's session is from 10am-3pm. Everyone is welcome to go along to Christ Church and help out. For more information, contact Bryony on 01535 643206.