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’.
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.
The Village Trust has received a thank you letter, on behalf of the Shotley Bridge Business and Community Partnership, for raising funds at the Victorian Christmas Spectacular.
To read the letter form Willow Burn click on the image twice.
The temporary closure of the Shotley Bridge Post Office has been announced, following the resignation of the sub postmaster and the withdrawal of the existing premises at 43 Front Street for post office use.
The business will close on March 7th but the Post Office are looking to restore a service in the village, as soon as possible, if suitable premises can be found.
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 