MEMBERS of Keighley's Girlguiding movement have been saying it with flowers.

Youngsters from throughout the division have taken part in an initiative to spread cheer across communities.

The girls have been leaving pots of flowers, with poems and messages, on people's doorsteps.

Seventeen units in Keighley took part, from areas including East Morton, Ingrow, Keighley Centre, Oakworth, Oxenhope, Silsden and Steeton.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers were all involved.

They were joined in the venture by fellow Girlguiding members across the West Yorkshire North area.

The idea for the project began in March.

"A small group of West Yorkshire North volunteers got together and came up with a plan to spread some joy around communities by dropping off pots of flowers on people’s doorsteps," said a spokesperson.

"We decided to deliver the plants during this season as it would celebrate the coronation and the King’s love of volunteers and nature. But also, with Mental Health Awareness Week falling at the same time of year, we felt it was a good reminder that sometimes just a small gesture can make a big difference to somebody’s day.

"We then created a label, with a poem, explaining the idea and sent out an email asking who would like to get involved – and lots of units wanted to be a part of it!

"In the end, we had 2,500 labels ordered to cover plant deliveries across West Yorkshire North – and 309 of them were for Keighley!"

She said the response, from young members themselves and recipients, had been hugely positive.

"One group of Rainbows was very excited at dropping off 'magic flowers that will make our neighbours smile' and a Brownie from Ingrow proudly said to another 'it is really important that we are keeping our promise and doing a good turn'," she said.

"Also, it was lovely to receive messages of thanks from people via social media."

It was hoped the 'pots of kindness' initiative would also raise awareness of the movement, and encourage new recruits – both young members and adult volunteers – to come forward.

The spokesperson adds: "Although some of our units are full, we still have some with spaces and we'd love to hear from anyone interested in joining us."

The movement has young people's sections for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, and Inspire aimed at women aged 18 to 30, plus adult volunteer roles.

Visit go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us.