Bradford College’s grounds will be making a visual impact as their own ‘host of glorious daffodils’ burst into bloom in the ‘Field of Hope’ which will remind everyone travelling on Great Horton Road of the need to support Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Over 1000 bulbs have been donated by Dale Landscapes, whose staff volunteered to plant the ‘Field of Hope.’
Nick Calcutt, Managing Director of Dale Landscapes explained “We have worked with Bradford College for over 15 years and do lots of work in Bradford, so we wanted to give something back. Marie Curie do such important work, we wanted to support them and we were delighted to have the opportunity to get involved”.

Brian Curran, Marie Curie’s Area Fundraising Manager for West Yorkshire and Hospice Manager, Jane Edgely came to College on 11th November to oversee the planting.

Jane said “It will look beautiful in spring. It is a marvellous way to make people think about Marie Curie and remember people who have died. It is lovely to be working with the students. Death and dying have been medicalised but it is part of everyday life. We need to normalise death. Young people will all experience bereavement and it is important to give them insights.”

Sohieb Mir, President of the Students’Union, agreed and promised “We are planning to get students involved in more projects for Marie Curie in the New Year. We are raising awareness and learning lessons for life while making the College environment look nicer.”