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Do your bit to help Newport Pagnell look blooming wonderful!
that’S thE MESSagE from the town’s Mayor Wendy Egan who is urging local residents to get behind the bid to do well in the 2011 royal horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom competition.
the newport Pagnell Partnership and the town Council have entered the town in the competition, with thames & Chilterns in Bloom judges descending on Monday July 18.
Mrs Egan said: “We entered last year for the first time and did really well, achieving a silver medal. this year we want to go one better and go for gold. Many residents have brilliant front gardens and we have some fantastic green spaces for everyone to enjoy such as Bury Field, ousebank gardens and Castle Meadow.”
already lots of work has taken place to transform the town into a beautiful place. Members of the newport Pagnell Partnership have been tackling overgrown and untidy areas of the town, residents and community groups have been planting flower beds, and local pubs have been creating stunning window box displays.
however, Mrs Egan believes that more needs to be done ahead of the judging on July 18: “the judges will be visiting lots of different parts of the town and we want them to be really impressed by what we have on offer. if everyone makes sure that their part of the town looks good it would help the competition judging and really benefit local people too.”
last year’s competition judges reported: “newport Pagnell is a town full of contrasts and surprises – a commendable first time entry in Britain in Bloom.”
Judging involves looking at horticultural achievement, community participation and environmental responsibility.
rhS Britain in Bloom is one of the largest and most successful horticultural campaigns in Europe, involving more than a thousand communities each year. approximately 115,000 volunteers donate an estimated 1.7 million hours of their time to the campaign.
anyone wanting to get more involved should contact John layton, who heads the nP Partnership’s gardening taskforce, on 01908 616476.
Experitastic Children’s Science Parties
WhEn loCal rESidEnt Kate Whiting launched Experitastic Children’s Science Parties in april, she was amazed by the positive response. Parents have been delighted at this novel way of livening up their children’s party entertainment.
hannah Wright 8 (from olney) said: ‘Me and my friends loved my party so much. We did lots
of fantastic experiments and
wore proper lab coats and
goggles. it was the best party i have ever had’.
Kate has been completely overwhelmed by the fantastic response, not only from parents, but more importantly from the obvious enthusiasm and excitement shown by the children.
“IN THE PINK”
olnEy SaW thE launch of our first local support group for ladies who have had or have Breast Cancer! the meeting was a great success where we all had chance to meet new friends, talk through any concerns with a former breast care nurse, receive emotional support from a councillor and provide advice and information.
not only were we able to laugh together and have fun but we were all able to discuss our anxiety’s and support each other which brought us together in a very friendly and relaxed environment. our next group meeting will be held on Thursday 14th July at 7:00pm, atruby’s lingerie 2-3 rose Court, olney MK46 4By.
ladies please join us for a glass of wine/tea, coffee and nibbles and meet some friends who have had or have similar experiences.
For more information please call 01234 712854 See you on the 14th!
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Carlton House Club 38 The High Street Olney, Bucks MK46 4BB
Saturday 9th July 12pm–4pm
Adults £1, Children Free
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