Maniototo residents are on a mission to beautify Ranfurly.

The town is the focus of a project to ensure its main street and other areas are given the attention they deserve, including the introduction of plants.

Maniototo Business Group members discussed the next stage of the project during their recent evening meeting, which included confirmation Tiaki Maniototo would supply 200 plants to the Ranfurly wide project.

Business group members Tania Murray Haigh and Russ Haigh, of Lohi, have also been in contact with a group of men, who want to help with the project.

The group called Southern Dash, is made up of members from around the South Island, who will be in the area for a curling tournament as part of their annual road trip.

After hearing about the beautification project, they reached out asking what the group of 36 could do to help.

Keen to make the most of the offer, the beautification committee have welcomed the group’s offer of one and half hours’ labour before they head to Naseby.

“It’s an amazing opportunity,” Tania said.

However, Southern Dash members will be doing more than just offering their labour during their whirlwind visit.

They have also got jackets to give to children at St John’s School and backpacks for Maniototo Area School to be used during camps.

Southern Dash members will be in the area on Friday, September 20, from 9.20am and members of the public are welcome to come along on the day to also lend a hand.

The beautification committee welcomes more donations of plants, or funding to help make sure the project gives Ranfurly the appearance it deserves.