A group of 13 volunteers have planted more than 200 bulbs at St Albans City train station.

Members of The Daylight Club - a social club for adults with physical and other disabilities - planted the bulbs to improve the "look and feel" of the station.

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The Daylight Club were assisted by members of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Community Rail Partnership (CRP), the Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Akhtar Zaman, and local ward councillor Jacqui Taylor.

Plants will now occupy an area that was previously unused grassland, at the front of the station.

It is believed these bulbs will not only improve the stations aesthetic, but also improve biodiversity in the area.

Salpi Gulbekian, The Daylight Club's disability officer, said: "The bulb planting was an amazing experience for our group as it gave them the opportunity to participate in a community event and to contribute in a positive way to their area.”

St Albans City's Thameslink station manager, Marc Asamoah, added: "It was great to involve the local community in this gardening activity, which will give us all something to look forward to in spring.

"The floral display will improve the area outside of the station and help to attract wildlife.”

Lastly, Andy Buckley of Beds and Herts CRP, added: "It was great to be able to arrange this bulb planting session with members of The Daylight Club.

"Well over 200 bulbs were planted and we look forward to seeing the results in spring next year. We hope that this will bring a splash of colour to an otherwise plain grass area.

“This is the first of a number of activities we have planned with the group at the station - our next activity is a proposed litter pick around the station grounds - and we look forward to working with The Daylight Club members in the future."