Children from Kings Langley Beavers will get their hands dirty in the village this Saturday to help raise money to fight polio.

Beavers and the Rotary Club of Watford and the Langleys will join forces from 10am by planting purple crocus bulbs in Kings Langley Village Garden.

Organised as part of the national Rotary Club’s “Thanks for Life Campaign”, the groups hope to have fun while raising money to fight polio.

The colouring of the flowers denotes the purple dye used to mark a child’s finger to indicate they have been immunised against the disease.

Martin Horsted, Rotary Club of Watford and the Langleys member, said: “Polio is a crippling, and sometimes fatal illness.

“Just 20 pence will purchase a dose of the anti-polio vaccine that will protect a child against polio and potentially save a life.

“This is a great way for children in Kings Langley to learn about the dangers facing children in other parts of the world and to help those less fortunate than themselves.

“When you see children who can’t even stand up – never mind run and play – it really brings it home.

“Rotary has been involved in this fight for more than 25 years and the world is now so close to eradicating polio for good. This is a great way to make a difference and have fun in the process.”