Volunteers from Seeboard did a power of good when they turned out to help with tasks on a community farm.

The team of 18 rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a range of tasks, including mending fences and clearing ground, at the Care Co-ops Community Farm at Stanmer.

The volunteer day was one of a range of activities held to mark the first anniversary of the business's environmental management system.

Last October, Seeboard gained the British Standard Institute's ISO 14001 Standard, after setting and meeting a number of targets to reduce the impact its working practices have on the environment.

Recycling points have been placed around offices for paper, cardboard, used vending machine cups and aluminium cans.

A discount public transport scheme was set up to encourage staff to leave their cars at home and, as part of the business's EMS week, an intranet-based car-share scheme was launched.

Dave Hughes, who helped organise EMS week activities at SEEBOARD Energy and took part in the volunteer day at the farm, said: "We wanted to celebrate what we have already achieved while reminding everyone of the part we all have to play.

"The day at the community farm was designed to give staff the chance to get some hands-on experience at an environmentally-friendly project that benefits the community.

"Groups of us spent the day constructing compost bins and raised beds to help the organisations that use the farm grow their produce. It was hard work but everyone got a tremendous amount of satisfaction from the day."

For details of future projects contact the Business Community Partnership on 01273 770075.