Yesterday, two judges from Northumbria in Bloom were escorted around the village by members of the ‘Blooming’ committee.
They seemed impressed with what they were shown during the 2 hour walkabout. But we won’t know until September how well we did.
Thank you to all the businesses, residents, school and volunteers for putting on such a good show.
On Saturday morning 11 members of the village trust managed to collect over 20 bags of litter from the village’s streets and open spaces. Thank you for taking time out of your weekend.
Thank you also to all the pupils at Shotley Bridge Junior School who collected litter from the school grounds and adjoining play park, before their Easter holidays.
150 pupils from Shotley Bridge Junior School were invited by the village trust to take part in an environmental poster competition again this year. Easter eggs were awarded this morning, by Sue Shaw from ‘Blooming Shotley Bridge’, to the winners of each year group.
The Trust’s annual litter pick will take place this Saturday morning 5th April.
Volunteers will be meeting between 9.00 and 9.30 in the car park next to the Golden Flower. Litter pickers, gloves, hi-viz vests and sacs will be provided.
If you would like to help tidy up the local area but cannot make this Saturday, consider taking a plastic bag and gloves when you go out for a walk or keep the area near your home litter free.
Today, judges walked around the conservation area to score our entry in the 2013 Northumbria in Bloom competition. 80% of the total marks will be awarded following their visit [20% were awarded at their spring visit].
Scores are given in three sections with five categories in each:
Horticultural Achievement – 40% [impact, horticultural practice, residential and community gardening, business areas and premises, green spaces];
Environmental Responsibility – 20% [conservation and biodiversity, resource management,local heritage, local environmental quality, pride of place];
Community Participation – 20% [development and continuity, communication and education, community participation, year round involvement, funding and support].
The points awarded and the level of award will not be known until the presentation event in September. Hopefully we will achieve a ‘Silver Gilt’ this year.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 