Yorkshire in Bloom – 2011

On October 4, 2011October 9, 2011 By Station Hub MytholmroydIn gardening, yorkshire in bloomLeave a comment

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Yorkshire in Bloom 2011 comments

We have just come the end of a hectic three weeks – preparing for the judging of the 2011 Neighbourhood Award.

We not only include the village railway station, but the local churches, inn,village green and residents.

Exif_JPEG_PICTURE — Jim Jarratt & Paul Trafford working on the village green

49 myt - 0319 - July 08, 2011-33 — We had two teams of volunteers from the Royal Sun Alliance office this year

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49 myt - 0313 - July 08, 2011-33 — They were younger and fitter than us - and could get at places we could not reach......

49 myt - 0320 - July 14, 2011-101 — The volunteers did a superb job - thank you.

49 myt - 0322 - July 14, 2011-101 — Thanks to Nigel Oliver (Green Business Network 3rd from l) for organising the RSA volunteers.

49 myt - 0028307 - July 14, 2011-33 — Christine Breare, the 2011 judge with Barry Geldard from the Church of the Good Shepherd gardeners

49 myt - 0028309 - July 14, 2011-36 — Brenda shows how they have transformed under the arches at Streamside Fold.

Exif_JPEG_PICTURE — Hon. Secretary Sue explains the stone sculpture on the village green

Exif_JPEG_PICTURE — and finally, we all admired the house and garden of John Truscott at the old Mytholmroyd Farm (16th century - house, not John).