Children at Sherford school celebrate World Book Day donation from Taylor Wimpey

Children at Sherford Vale School will soon be able to enjoy reading a collection of new books thanks to a donation from Taylor Wimpey. The homebuilder has gifted £100 to the Sherford-based school to mark World Book Day, which took place on Thursday 7th March.

Now in its 22nd year, World Book Day is a celebration of reading and aims to encourage children and young adults to come together to explore and enjoy literature. To mark the occasion, pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters.

Helen Tipping, Headteacher at Sherford Vale School, said: “Reading is such an important life skill and something that we encourage all of our pupils to do more of. Having new books to get stuck into helps to keep up an enthusiasm for reading and we would like to thank Taylor Wimpey for their kind donation. We can’t wait to add to our library and share new stories with each other.”

The pupils and staff at Sherford Vale School dressed up as their favourite characters

Melissa Langton, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “Books are a fantastic way for children to learn about the world around them and to feed their imaginations. We’re proud to offer a donation to Sherford Vale to help them to celebrate World Book Day and hope that the new books will be enjoyed for years to come.”

The donation of book vouchers to Sherford Vale School is one of many ways in which Taylor Wimpey is supporting the local communities in which it builds. To find out more visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/media-centre/news.

Sherford is a brand new community on the outskirts of Plymouth with a range of facilities and homes to suit everyone, from first time buyers to families looking to expand. More information on Taylor Wimpey developments across the region is available at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk.

Taylor Wimpey UK, part of Taylor Wimpey plc, is one of the largest residential developers in the UK. It operates from 24 regional offices across England, Scotland and Wales, and builds over 14,500 homes every year.

Taylor Wimpey is a responsible homebuilder that is committed to health and safety, environmental sustainability, providing excellent customer service and engaging with local communities.