Monthly Press
Release/Newsletter
June 2010 –
Issue 7
This month’s
newsletter is much briefer than usual as members of the Committee are
concentrating on preparing the town for the South West in Bloom judges who will
be arriving at
OPEN GARDENS -12/13 June
This was a
resounding success, raising the most money ever in the history of Portishead in
Bloom’s Open Gardens Weekend. Eighteen gardens were opened to the public. The
weather was exceptional which encouraged over 500 people to visit from far and
wide, together with the lure of homemade refreshments, plant sales, jazz and
art in some gardens. A huge thank you must go to all the gardeners who spent so
many hours in preparation for this event, the sponsors who donated raffle
prizes, Burleigh Press who printed the programmes
free of charge and Morgan Westley and Season’s
Florists for selling the programmes. The
committee worked so hard to make this such an enjoyable experience for all who
attended. Finally, a huge vote of thanks must go to our Chairman, Sandy Tebbutt
who spearheaded the
The money
raised will go towards watering costs for the floral displays as well as
maintenance costs of the tubs and carousels.
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If you know
of a stunning local garden that deserves recognition we would love to hear of
it. Why not enter your own or nominate someone else’s in our Summer Garden
Awards.
Entries from
pubs, schools and Residents’ Associations are also welcome.
Pick up an
entry form at the Folk Hall or Portishead Library, or download it from our
website: www.portisheadinbloom.org.uk
CLOSING DATE
FOR ENTRIES TUESDAY 31 AUGUST