Pictured above: (from top l-r) James Crawley, Paul Mears, David Weeks, Harry Delves, Rob Fowler, Tim Bonham, Farah Jabeen, Lisa McCabe, Mike Jones, Felica Westcott, Russell Murfitt, Janice Appleton, Helen Smith, Victoria Bishop, Vikky Watson, Laura Hogg, Keith Archer, Laura Bradley, Gemma Parker

Kraft Foods employees have treated the National Trust site of Baddesley Clinton to a sweet makeover as part of a community challenge.

Twenty volunteers from Kraft Foods helped to lay out gravel paths, collect a large number of outgrown trees and safely burn away cuttings.

Gemma Parker, a volunteer from the Cadbury site in Bournville who helped to organise the day, said:

"We chose to help out at Baddesley Clinton because of its close proximity to the Cadbury site at Bournville. It was a fantastic day and all twenty volunteers really enjoyed themselves. There is a great sense of satisfaction in knowing that the work we have done will be enjoyed by so many people for many years to come."

The activity follows a long-standing relationship between colleagues from the Bournville site and Baddesley Clinton, and both parties are looking forward to working together again in the future.

Mark Watkins, head gardener at Baddesley Clinton, said:

"The National Trust is a charity that is completely independent of Government. We protect and open to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments and as a charity, they require constant support from volunteers. I would like to express my thanks to the team, whose enthusiasm and hard work made for a fun, enjoyable and productive day."