A free in-store gardening event and skills session for members of a charity was hosted by a department store.

Horticultural experts shared top gardening tips, with hands-on demonstrations including seasonal planting and how to utilise grow bags on Wednesday (February 24), at B&Q, in Marshall Road, Leyton.

Members of Waltham Forest Age UK, of Hall Lane, Chingford, took advantage of the practical gardening sessions.

The group are planning to redesign their own community garden.

B&Q is donating plants, tools and other essential gardening items and staff have volunteered to help with digging and planting.

Emma Tozer, senior manager at Age UK Waltham Forest, said: “A massive thank you must go out to B&Q Leyton, which organised a really informative day for our local senior members.

“It’s wonderful to have the support of the store for the development of our new garden too as Age UK relies on the generosity of the local community.

“We are looking forward to the garden being completed in the next few months.”