The summer bedding in the tubs and troughs within the Conservation Area were planted by Trust volunteers at the weekend. Red Geraniums and Begonias with Blue and White Lobelia is the colour scheme this year, for the Jubilee and Olympics.
The daffodil bulbs are to be replanted at Shotley Bridge Junior School and the dead plants composted.
Thank you to all 27 volunteers who helped with the task.
Two judges from ‘Northumbria in Bloom’ toured the village for an hour this afternoon, to assess the Trust’s entry in the A2 villages section of this year’s RHS ‘Britain in Bloom’ campaign.
25% of the marks will be awarded from this first visit, with the remainder following the summer visit on 4th July.
Horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation are the three themes which will be judged. ‘Britain in Bloom’ is no longer just about ‘pretty flower displays’.
As part of ‘Blooming Shotley Bridge’ the Trust is again holding a competition for Best Front Gardens within the Northumbria in Bloom entry.
All eligible residents have received a leaflet. [click to enlarge]
In Durham Town Hall this evening, Blooming Shotley Bridge was awarded the highest category of ‘outstanding’ in the RHS ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood Award’. The judge had awarded the Trust 87/100 points.
This year there had been 46 entries from across the region in this non-competitive award scheme, organised by the Northumbria in Bloom committee.
A big Thank You to all the businesses, residents and volunteers who helped the Trust achieve success.
Work has been completed on the new footbridge across the River Derwent at Shotley Grove.
Durham County Council completed the scheme earlier this week and it looks very impressive, with the bridge and approaches having been built to a high standard.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 