20,000 Purple4Polio crocus corms planted in the grounds of Government House (15 November 2016)


The Rotary Club of Guernsey, The Rotary Club of Guernesiais, Floral Guernsey and and the community have all teamed up to turn the Bailiwick Purple4Polio for a polio-free world.

On Tuesday 15 November with the help of Lady Corder, and with the kind permission and encouragement of His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Sir Ian Corder, 20,000 Purple4Polio crocus corms were planted in the grounds of Government House.

Please click HERE for the Press Release which more fully describes the Purple4Polio initiative.

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