Luddenden In Bloom
Luddenden in Bloom is a sub-group of the Luddenden Conservation Society. An informal committee exists which is open to all with new members welcomed at all times. If you would like to become involved please contact Brenda by e-mail.
- planting, weeding and generally helping maintain the village flora
- clearing, chopping down and chopping up and digging
- making, sponsoring, painting and siting boxes for all types of wildlife
- buying, sponsoring and installing water butts and compost bins
- litter picking, often wading in the river to pull out foreign objects
- painting, sweeping, raking ……..
- raising, donating, selling and purchasing plants
- supporting other fundraising events
- sponsoring planters
- taking photographs and making film records
- working on their own gardens and putting out planters etc for everyone to enjoy
- encouraging and supporting others
- keeping others going by baking buns and providing hot and cold drinks
Also, last but not least, the anonymous ‘garden fairy’ who is responsible for surprise plants appearing around the village.
Village Awards
Gold Medal & Village Category Winner – Britain in Bloom 2011
Gold Medal & Village Category Winner – Yorkshire in Bloom 2010
2008 & 2009 No competition entered
Gold Medal – Yorkshire in Bloom 2007
Silver Gilt – Yorkshire in Bloom 2006
Silver Medal – Britain in Bloom 2005
Gold Medal – Yorkshire in Bloom 2004
2nd Place – Yorkshire in Bloom 2003
3rd Place & Summer Display Trophy Winner – Yorkshire in Bloom 2002
2nd Place – Highly Commended Certificate and Most Improved Village Trophy – Yorkshire in Bloom 2001
2nd Place – Yorkshire in Bloom 2000
2nd Place & Certificate of Merit – Yorkshire in Bloom 1999
5th Place & Certificate of Merit Yorkshire in Bloom 1998 (The village’s first entry)
Newsletters
The Bloom group produces a regular Newsletter which is available here
The December newsletter will only be available on the website. Normal service will be resume in March 2012. On behalf of the “Bloomers” many thanks to everyone for their efforts in 2011 and may we wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
Luddenden In Bloom Group Meeting Minutes
Please click here to see the latest minutes
Ada Brooks Memorial Trophy
The trophy donated to the Conservation Society in memory of a former villager is awarded to the best use of a house frontage within the village, not necessarily the most colourful. Whether you have garden, driveway or just a small paved area it’s what you do with it that counts. Everyone has an equal chance of winning the trophy or just receiving a gold, silver-gilt, silver or bronze certificate.
2011 Result
Our volunteer judges went round the village during August and had a difficult time deciding on the winner. Listed below are the top three places.
1st Riverside House High Street – Gold Award Certificate & Trophy Winner
2nd 34 High Street – Silver Gilt Award Certificate
3rd Hamilton House High Street – Silver Gilt Award Certificate
In total 30 certificates of varying colours have been awarded and these will shortly be posted though letterboxes. The standard once again was very high but to everyone in the village whether you received a certificate or not thank you for making Luddenden such a “blooming” nice village to live.
Plant Sales
Each year the bloom team hold plant sales in the car park to raise funds to maintain the various planters, tubs, hayracks etc., around the village. We are always open for donations of garden perennials that anyone may have spare. So if you can help please pot up and label your plants and email Roly.
Plant Sales 2011
The second plant sale on Saturday 28th May was another resounding success. With the funds from both plant sales now totalled up we are well on our way to the £1000 needed to help keep the village blooming for another year. Our first raffle was also well supported and prizes are on their way to the lucky winners. Also launched for the first time at the second plant sale was hand made birthday and Christmas cards with views from around the village. These were very popular and if you missed them this time they will be available for sale at future events
Mayor Making – The team had a stall with plants, greeting cards, books, Luddenden Calendars and a raffle. This was very well supported and help raise a further £256.50.
Thanks once again to everyone for supporting the village and to the bloomers who helped on the day.
You can still help support the village by buying from the Plant and Produce table on High Street.
Plant Pot Appeal
Every year the team uses several dozen pots of different sizes. This year we are looking for 1/2 litre and 1-litre pots. If you have any spare please drop them off at Badger Cottage on High Street. In addition Debbie at the Lord Nelson also needs some of the large 2-litre pots. Please leave this size outside the Nellie.
The Third Annual Home Made Christmas Wreath Competition 2011
This year the winner was Mrs Anna Conway of Railes Cottages who was the winner of the Fairtrade Hamper courtesy of the Luddenden Conservation Group.Click here to view December newsletter with photo of Mrs Conway being presented with her prize.
Thanks to all the villagers who took part in this festive fun. See the photo gallery for more Christmas Wreaths 2011.
Click here for instructions on how to make your own wreath this year. Good Luck
Eric’s View - Our village wildlife reporter. Read his column each month in the Luddenden in Bloom newsletter. Click the link for latest news.