In September the group finally received the long awaited feedback from our Summer Judging. We were amazed and highly delighted with the news of a SILVER Award - it seemed that all the hard work had paid off, now we have a high standard to try and maintain!
I have listed the judges comments here but you can view all the comments from all the entries at the Yorkshire In Bloom website-
http://www.yorkshireinbloom.co.uk/default.aspx
PUDSEY are certainly progressing and things have moved on since the Spring Judging with the adoption and replanting of old rose beds and the trial of drought tolerant barrier baskets. If the business sector can be engaged, Pudsey will 'bloom' even more.
SECTION A – FLORAL DISPLAYS
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The hanging baskets and beds in front of the Leisure Centre.
3. The summer displays by residents on The Chase.
4. Creation of the 'sea monster' and other plants by the children
of the local school.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Involvement of business sector to provide floral displays.
1. Improved maintenance to bedding areas in Pudsey Park.
4. More involvement from youth organizations.
SECTION B – PERMANENT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING
SHRUBS
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The trial of perennial plants (drought resistant) in barrier baskets.
1. The upkeep of Crimbles Allotment site.
2. The adoption of two old rose beds and their subsequent
planting by the group with perennials.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Coordinated mowing of Pudsey Park to ensure follow up work
is in keeping with general grass areas.
2. Speak with 'Total Garage' to see if anything can be done with shrub bed.
4. Continued adoption by group of older shrub/rose beds etc.
SECTION C – LOCAL AGENDA 21 AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. Work within the school by children/volunteers on the wild area
and involvement with recycling and composting.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Future planting/management of the pond area at Spinner
Chase.
2. Possible extension of mulching to more beds.
SECTION D – LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The general cleanliness of the streets.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Renovate the two benches at 'Low Town' recently newly
adopted area.
2. A few sites noted which required graffiti removal.
SECTION E – PUBLIC AWARENESS/PUBLICITY
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The involvement of the judges to award prizes to the winners
of various children's competitions.
2. The posters displayed by houses on Robin and Spinners Chase.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Further publicity/press releases regarding the 'in bloom'
group's work.
2. Future commercial sponsorship of areas etc.
Everyone agreed these comments are a very positive start, and certainly gives us something to build on. WELL DONE to everyone, group members and invaluable volunteers who help with planting projects.
http://www.yorkshireinbloom.co.uk/default.aspx
PUDSEY are certainly progressing and things have moved on since the Spring Judging with the adoption and replanting of old rose beds and the trial of drought tolerant barrier baskets. If the business sector can be engaged, Pudsey will 'bloom' even more.
SECTION A – FLORAL DISPLAYS
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The hanging baskets and beds in front of the Leisure Centre.
3. The summer displays by residents on The Chase.
4. Creation of the 'sea monster' and other plants by the children
of the local school.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Involvement of business sector to provide floral displays.
1. Improved maintenance to bedding areas in Pudsey Park.
4. More involvement from youth organizations.
SECTION B – PERMANENT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING
SHRUBS
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The trial of perennial plants (drought resistant) in barrier baskets.
1. The upkeep of Crimbles Allotment site.
2. The adoption of two old rose beds and their subsequent
planting by the group with perennials.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Coordinated mowing of Pudsey Park to ensure follow up work
is in keeping with general grass areas.
2. Speak with 'Total Garage' to see if anything can be done with shrub bed.
4. Continued adoption by group of older shrub/rose beds etc.
SECTION C – LOCAL AGENDA 21 AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. Work within the school by children/volunteers on the wild area
and involvement with recycling and composting.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Future planting/management of the pond area at Spinner
Chase.
2. Possible extension of mulching to more beds.
SECTION D – LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The general cleanliness of the streets.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Renovate the two benches at 'Low Town' recently newly
adopted area.
2. A few sites noted which required graffiti removal.
SECTION E – PUBLIC AWARENESS/PUBLICITY
The judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The involvement of the judges to award prizes to the winners
of various children's competitions.
2. The posters displayed by houses on Robin and Spinners Chase.
Areas suggested for future development:
1. Further publicity/press releases regarding the 'in bloom'
group's work.
2. Future commercial sponsorship of areas etc.
Everyone agreed these comments are a very positive start, and certainly gives us something to build on. WELL DONE to everyone, group members and invaluable volunteers who help with planting projects.
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