WITHAM IN BLOOM CONSERVATION GROUP
Witham in Bloom is an entirely voluntary organisation which has been in existence in its present form since 2000.
It is dedicated to improving the town as a place to live work and visit. Although it is now entirely autonomous from Witham Town Council it still receives a generous support from them together with many businesses in the area.
During the summer and winter months floral displays are provided throughout the town and it encourages the traders and residents to play their part to make the town look colourful throughout the year. It also plays its part in the conservation area by planting new trees and hedges in the Closed Churchyard and through its litter picks.
The Witham Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in our success and sponsors the Best Large Town Premises Award and many of its members also sponsor our floral displays and competitions and is indebted to the support given to the Group.
Our many sponsors include:-
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Braintree District Council
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Cross Purposes Physiotherapy Clinic
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The Grove Shopping Centre
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Mondys Ironmongers
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Mustafs Restaurant
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Irene Northfield
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Oatas SOS
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Olivers Nurseries
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Gillian Picon (Chiropodist)
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Alan Phillips
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Val Phillips
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Picturesque
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N Pomfret, M A Duncan, K Singh Dentists
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Poplar Nurseries
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Premier Design
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R Pipe (Insurance Consultants)
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RAFA Club
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Regent Cavendish
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Richards Funeral Services
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Caroline Sheldon
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South East Galvanizers
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St, James’s Place
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The Witham Forge
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R G Waters (Heating Engineers)
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Witham Chamber of Commerce
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Witham House Chinese Takeaway
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Witham Library
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Witham Town Council
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Witham Twinning Assocation
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Witlet
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Witham in Bloom organises many events which include:
OPEN GARDENS DAY This will take place on Sunday 12 th June 2005 between the hours of 11am and 6pm. 15 gardens will be open to the public and programmes costing £2.50 will be available from the 1 st May 2005 from the Tourist Information Centre at Witham Town Hall, Millhouse Nurseries. Fenn Wright Estate Agents in Newland Street and Highway Bookshop in Newland Street. Programmes will also be available from the gardens on the day. Plants for sale, and refreshments and ploughmans lunches will be available. Please check programme for details. All funds raised will be divided equally between Witham in Bloom and Farleigh Hospice.
LITTERPICKS along the beautiful River Walk and Blackwater Trail. It is always looking for volunteers to help on these and the next litterpick will be along the River Walk meeting at 9.30 in the Bramston Sports Centre carpark on Saturday 22 nd October 2005
COMPETITIONS - a large range of mostly sponsored competitions are organised annually by Witham in Bloom and keen gardeners, businesses, restaurants, shopkeepers, and industrial premises are all encouraged to participate. Judging will take place in June/July. Please see entry forms for full details.
Best Ward Front Garden – Central / Chipping Hill Ward
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North Ward
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South Ward
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West Ward
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Best Overall Garden
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Best Hanging Basket
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Best Window Box |
Best Dry Garden |
Best School Wildlife Garden |
Best School Premises |
Best Small Town Premises |
Best Large Town Premises |
Best Shopping Precinct |
Best Public House |
Best Industrial Premises Eastways / Freebournes |
Best Residential / Community Garden |
Best Garden Plate (Children) |
Best Poppy Drawing (Children) |
Best New Entrant |
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Two new categories are being introduced this year Best Commercial Premises & Best Vegetable Garden
Entry forms for the garden competitions will be available from the 1 st May again from the Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall. For further information please call Annie Northfield on 01376 517527
AWARDS EVENING
The Group’s prestigious event has to be the awards evening when the efforts of the businesses, public amenity providers and the town’s gardeners are recognised. The efforts of all those concerned have helped to win recognition from Anglia in Bloom over the years and in 2004 Witham in Bloom achieved its highest accolade - a Silver Award in the Best Large Town Category.
The event is by invitation only and Dave Monk the well-known and popular BBC Essex Presenter will be the compere. Entertainment will be provided by The Blackwater Jazz Band
SPONSORS PRESENTATION
Witham in Bloom shows its appreciation for the support given throughout the year by presenting each sponsor with a framed certificate at a special buffet lunch – watch this space for further details.
QUIZ
It is hoped to arrange another quiz at Southview School in November – again watch this space for further details.
Witham in Bloom is always looking for volunteers and new sponsors so if you are interested please contact Annie Northfield on 01376 517527 for further information about the Group. |
