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]
The next Open Meeting of the Trust will be it’s AGM on 22nd May 2012.
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Please note that we are holding the meeting in a new venue which has better disabled access and acoustics.
The next PACT meeting is to be held on 3rd May 2012 at 7pm in the Blackhill Baptist Church hall.
If you want to know more about the Benfieldside Neighbourhood Policing Team go to the constabulary website which has updates on for each month, the results of Community Speedwatch and the number of warning letters issued.
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Shotley Low Quarter Parish Council are organising their “Annual Litter Pick” on Saturday 14th April, starting at 9.30 a.m. from St John’s Parish Hall. They “trawl” the main B6278 through Snods Edge and the local roads leading off this main road.
All equipment such as pickers, hi-viz tabards, gloves & bags etc. are supplied (and usually a cup of something!). (All the rubbish bags are collected by a trailer, brought to the Hall, and then Northumberland County Council collect & remove the the next working day).
It is a worthwhile event to help keep the local countryside free of litter. If you can spare a couple of hours you will be welcome.
Shotley Bridge Village Trust 