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| BRITAIN IN
BLOOM is the biggest
horticultural campaign in Europe. Started in 1963 it has grown to
the size it is today due to the enthusiasm and dedication of
volunteers in local communities across the country. There are
hundreds of communities involved in cities, towns and villages.
There is one common aim for all: To regenerate local environments - planting trees, shrubs and flowers - landscaping - addressing local environmental issues: litter, graffiti and vandalism
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PORTISHEAD has a dedicated
group of volunteers, who as the Portishead in Bloom committee are
the organisers of many events in the town to support the towns entry
into the Britain in Bloom competition. Anyone who wants to help the town in its Britain in Bloom quest, can get details by calling the chairman Gordon Randall on 01275 848205 |
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Committee members: Sandy Tebbutt, Johnnie Johnson, Dennis Miers(Secretary), Gordon Randall(Chairman) Founder members: Tian Kirby, Joan Fowles and June Pitts
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| Portishead In Bloom as an organisation has been running now for 10years. For three years the town has won the Silver Gilt award. The Royal Horticultural Society awards are, Gold, Silver Gilt, Silver and Bronze. | |||
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PRIDE IN PORTISHEAD (PIP) Working alongside Portishead In Bloom, the PIP group set up by Vic Long carry out hands on initiatives to improve the town. The events are on the 1st Sunday of each month. Anyone is welcome call 01275 848400
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Portishead In Bloom - Great Success 2007 Britain In Bloom results from St Ives saw our town receive a Silver Gilt and also four certificates of merit and one for outstanding achievement The Millenium Garden Well done and congratulations to the PIB team and all those who helped.
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Events for 2008 |
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March 26th - Spring Garden Competition 7th/8th June Open Gardens Weekend TBC Summer Garden Competition Mid July South West In Bloom Judging Sept Britain In Bloom Results announced
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2008 Status report from Gordon Randall
Portishead in Bloom is gearing up for a busy summer and hoping that this will be a golden year for the town. The diary kicks off on March 26th when the Spring Garden competition will be judged. This is open to anyone in the town and usually attracts a good entry. Entry forms will be available from the Folk Hall.
The highlight of the year will be the Open Gardens weekend on June 7th & 8th. This is always a great event when something like 15 gardens will be open to the public. Last year people came from as far afield as Wales and the Midlands, such is the reputation for the weekend. More details will be published later but if anyone would like to include their garden please ring 01275 843566.
The judging for this year's South West in Bloom competition will be between July 7th & 18th when hopefully the town will be looking at its best. Last year we won an RHS silver gilt medal. The judges made a couple of recommendations where we can do better and these are being followed up. But however well we do it will be a long wait until September before the results are announced.
No definite date yet but the annual general meeting will be early in October when the John Daws Pegasus cup will be presented. This is given each year to someone or some organisation that has raised the prestige and profile of the town. Last year's worthy winners were the Christmas Lights committee so start thinking of a recommendation you would like to make for this year. |
