ROTARIANS in the north Cotswolds are planting purple crocuses to draw attention to the organisation’s commitment to rid the world of polio.
Members of North Cotswold Rotary Club are planning to plant the crocus corms in or around World Polio Day on Sunday, October 24.
The purple crocuses, chosen to represent the colour of the dye that is dabbed on children’s fingers to indicate they have been immunised against the disease, are expected to bloom in February, around the time of Rotary Awareness Day on Wednesday, February 23 next year.
North Cotswold Rotary Club spokesman Brian Honess said: “Plans for the big planting day are well advanced. Working thorough local councils and local schools numerous sites have been located in which to plant the crocuses – so watch out next spring for splashes of purple crocuses and remember the efforts that have been made, and are continuing to be made to end polio now.”
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