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.

 The ‘Bloom Group’ as a whole comprises many, many more people who have contributed by
  • 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) 

Britain in Bloom  2011    
The Britain in Bloom 2011 Portfolio provided to the judges can be viewed here (part 1 and part 2)
 
Yorkshire in Bloom 2012
 
Luddenden officially kicked of it’s in Bloom campaign on Thursday 19th April with the local brownie group sowing annual wild flower seeds donated by the environmental charity Landlife on the riverbank.   They then helped build a wormery to compliment the Bug Hotel.  See photo gallery for pics of the event.
 
Please click here to visit the Photo Gallery

 

Newsletters

The Bloom group produces a regular Newsletter which is available here 

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 2012

Once again the annual plant sales will take place in the Jubilee Car park between 10 & 2. the dates are

Saturday 5th May – for perennial, toms and veg plus a raffle, second hand garden books and village greeting cards for sale

Saturday  19th May for perennials, bedding and veg plus a raffle, second hand books and village greeting cards for sale

Everything is grown in the village so should do well in our unique micro-climate. We need to raise around a £1000 to keep the village blooming throughout the year and the money raised is spent on annual bedding and spring bulbs. So please come and support the village effort in keeping Luddenden blooming.

Throughout the year you can  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.   

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. Check out the Village wildlife photo gallery for latest pictures of the Dipper family on the river .