The inaugural meeting for all the entrants in Northumbria in Bloom took place at Spennymoor Town Hall last Tuesday. There are 14 places entered in the ‘village’ category, including Shotley Bridge.
The first judging will be in April, to see the spring bedding, followed by a second to see the summer displays. The presentation ceremony will be held on September 11th, if we have success in winning an award.
Last Saturday the Trust raised £698 in support of Blooming Shotley Bridge. Thank you to all those who bought tickets or gave donations and to the YMCA for hosting the event. It would not have been a success without the support, also, of 14 local businesses which sponsored the races or gave raffle prizes.
Here is a slideshow of photos taken at the Trust’s last Open Meeting on Thursday 23rd February. Pause each photo if you wish to look in more detail.
A cheque was presented to Sue Fox from Willow Burn and prizes to the winners of the photo competition. An update on “Blooming” Shotley Bridge was presented and a report given on local issues by Councillor Stephen Robinson.
The Trust’s 71st newsletter has been issued, which includes the agenda for the Open Meeting this Thursday 23rd February. If you would like to read a copy go to Newsletters in the pages list.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm in Shotley Bridge Junior School, with refreshments available from 7.15pm. Everyone is welcome.
This year the Trust has entered the village in ‘Northumbria in Bloom‘ and volunteers will be planting the trough and tubs with summer bedding in June.
On Saturday March 10th, the Village Trust are holding a social event at the YMCA to raise funds in aid of ‘Blooming Shotley Bridge‘. Local businesses are sponsoring the event.
Tickets are available from the Trust’s secretary. Please email: sbvt@singleton14.eclipse.co.uk.
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Shotley Bridge Village Trust 