Welcome to Cartmel
Magna Carta 1215 -2015
Cumbria In Bloom 2016
Contents
Welcome 1
Introduction 2-4
Review of the past year 5-8
Overall appearance Pages9 -11
Horticultural activity 12-16
Consideration of the environment 17-21
Community participation 22-25
Contents Publicity 26
Acknowledgements 27
Appendices
Judges Comments
Artist Teresa Hall painting at the river Eea Message from David Crabtree, Chairman, Cartmel In Bloom
Welcome to Cartmel
I can find no better way to sum up what Cartmel is all about other than referring to The Sunday Times who recently classified Cartmel as one of the twelve best places to live in the North West of Britain. It stated “The ancient settlement on the southern fringes of the Lake District has become Britain’s hottest spot for foodies with its famous sticky toffee pudding, Simon Rogan’s two-Michelin starred L’Enclume, an artisan cheese shop, a bakery, a microbrewery, its monthly food market and four excellent pubs. The village is a cluster of beautiful stone cottages and craft shops with a 12th century priory and a buzzy little racecourse”.
Cartmel welcomes in excess of 200,000 visitors each year which, whilst boosting our local economy, presents real challenges for the village and its environment and with over fifty Welcome per cent of the properties in the village being classified as holiday homes/lets it is even more important that links between residents, businesses and groups within our village are maintained and strengthened to ensure that we improve and maintain standards.
We have a very dedicated group of volunteers who help to maintain the borders and planters and keep the village neat and tidy through regular litter picking. Cartmel in Bloom Group continue to work very closely with South Lakeland District Council, Cumbria County
Council and our local Parish Council. We are represented on a ‘Delivery Group’ responsible for implementing a Council approved Township Initiative which will endeavour to improve traffic flow, car parking and conservation.
Volunteers from Cartmel Peninsula History Society, Cartmel Village Society and Cartmel in Bloom Group are currently working with the SLDC Conservation Officer to prepare a Conservation Management Plan for Cartmel.
Strong links have been established with both the Primary & Secondary schools and we continue to facilitate a number of projects with them.
This year’s portfolio provides an overview of our activities throughout the year and details the way in which our community has addressed the four judging categories. Following two very successful years in the Cumbria in Bloom competitions we are as determined as ever to improve upon the good work and to continue to implement our vision ‘To bring about a greater sense of shared pride in Cartmel and its community’. The main highlight of our year’s activities was the week-long Magna Carta celebration in September which attracted visitors from all over the country to Cartmel: more details can be found in the portfolio.
Finally I would like to thank our committee, volunteers, residents, businesses and sponsors for all their efforts, support and contribution that has made this year’s entry into the Cumbria in Bloom Competition possible. Page 1
Introduction
The Cartmel entry into Cumbria In Bloom focuses on the undoubted charm of the village, the changing floral displays throughout the year, the involvement and awareness of its residents and the work carried out in order to retain and enhance Cartmel’s heritage and natural beauty.
Cartmel in Bloom Group, having previously been instrumental in bringing Cartmel many awards at both County and National levels, is now well established and whilst immensely proud, we know we can’t rest on our laurels.
These achievements as well as organised regular activities such as litter picking or a watering rota have been the result of the enthusiasm, commitment and hard work of a dedicated team of volunteers of varying ages. This is an excellent vehicle for integration in the community for newcomers encouraging them to become supporters or volunteers and embracing the ethos of the CiB campaign.
The following is a summary of the key groups/individuals who have contributed to the
Cartmel In Bloom campaign and their activities: Introduction
Cartmel in Bloom Group (CiBG)
Initially established in October 2011 to take Cartmel forward from the regional to the national competition level, the group is made up of 7 volunteers who each bring their own particular skills with some also representing other local community groups. The members of the group are listed in Appendix II.
Cartmel Allotments Association (CAA)
Plans for a bowling green adjacent to the Village Hall were cancelled during World War 2 “Dig for Victory” campaign. The 11 allotment holders pay rent to the Village Hall and all are members of the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners. Plots are sought after with a waiting list of 5-6 at any one time. Indeed, 2015 saw an unprecedented level of change with 4 plots becoming available as people moved from the Parish and they were immediately taken up. To coincide with the National Allotments week, each year there is a well -attended open day & produce sale which helps raise funds for local charities, with £ 100 donated to St Mary’s Hospice last year and a nominal amount for allotment funds. A BBQ for past, current and prospective “allotmenteers” rounded off the day. A very sociable group who happily share experience & plants and work together often with younger generations lending a helping hand. There is a strong eco-friendly ethic with a lot of ‘make do and mend’; using water from 8 industrial containers linked to the Village Hall roof ; using the compost bins for taking grass clippings from communal areas and hops from the Unsworths Brewery; using comfrey as a compost accelerator and liquid feed; using spent coffee grounds from Cartmel Coffee as a bird friendly slug and snail deterrent; and during the winter, some of the greenhouses become homes to over-winter & grow on plants from communal areas to be replanted as part of the CiB campaign and for use in private gardens.
Page 2 Introduction (cont.)
Cartmel Community Gardening Group (CCGG)
Formed just over 5 years ago by four allotment holders, the group’s first project was to work on a neglected area of border leading to the local shop from a small private estate of bungalows (Town End Meadow), whose residents are mainly elderly. It is also a well used pathway through to the new Doctor’s Surgery. The residents were involved in the initial plan for the border; wishing to have year round colour and to provide a habitat for bees, butterflies, birds and insects. Cartmel In Bloom was one of the providers of plants.
This project is these days maintained mainly by Philip and Sandra Pascall and one other. A notice board, donated by Cartmel in Bloom Group, was installed in early 2013 to provide information sheets on plants in the border and this is updated throughout the year.
Another project of the group was the rejuvenation of an overgrown garden area in the northwest corner of the Priory Church and the border leading from it to the Northwest gate, with the aim of providing the Priory Church Flower Arranging Group with flowers and foliage to dress the church. Work began in the winter of 2011 when the site was totally cleared and has continued since with planting of shrubs, perennials, bulbs and herbs donated by Church members, allotment holders and the Cartmel In Bloom Group.
Cartmel Primary School
As constant contributors to Cartmel in Bloom the Primary School activities have been rejuvenated by the new head teacher Rachel Battersby whose enthusiasm has made a real impact on the school activities. Plans are well advanced for a meditation garden in the school grounds. The pupils are finalising two new mosaics for the bus shelter to compliment the three already in place. The annual sunflower competition and litter picking activities are now a routine feature of school life. A special project was run to celebrate the Magna Carta with all the pupils designing their own family coat of arms, with a selection being displayed in the village. The school are working with the staff of L'Enclume farm to grow their own herbs and vegetables in the school garden. One of the benefits of the Magna Carta event was the donation to the school of a new planter in which the pupils have planted their own flowers.
Priory C of E School
The pupils of the Priory C of E School have over the years and continue to be actively involved in gardening or environmental projects through their Eco School or Asdas Groups in areas such as the River Eea and the Ginnels (clearing, weeding, creating wildlife habitats, etc.).
Cartmel Village Society (CVS)
This local charity has been a key sponsor of Cartmel in Bloom for many years and continues to be so. Some of the members have a dual role and are actively involved in our activities. The 2015 Cumbria In Bloom judging day and this year’s annual plant sale were filmed as part of the film archive that the CVS is in the process of creating.
Page 3 Introduction (cont.)
Flower Arranging Group (FAG)
This active group provides flower arrangements year round for the Cartmel Priory. They also organise very successful flower festivals and are involved in local events such as the Holker Flower Festival where they are Gold Award Winners. They also tutor the local young farmers club for their field days. Under the leadership of Joan Bentley, the FAG with about 30 added helpers created the flower festival in the Priory Church last year to mark the Magna Carta celebrations.
Litter Picking Group
Formed in 2012 and currently led by Gill Bates they undertake monthly litter picks throughout the year usually followed by a social get together over a drink in one of the village cafes or pubs. They help to keep all the roads in the village weed and litter free. Gill also liaises with representatives of the local councils with regard to painting, rubbish collections, weed spraying and road sweeping.
Village Hall Border Group (VHBG) Introduction Seven years ago, VHBG took over the responsibility to enhance and maintain the village hall borders and planters. An overgrown border has been cleared and planted with plants and shrubs from donations received from Village Hall Affiliated Groups, individuals and Allotment holders. A new volunteer, Margaret Faragher, has undertaken to look after the top border. Headless Cross
Caroline & Martin Johnson installed wooden planters surrounding the Cross some 14 years ago and until recent years Caroline planted up and looked after herself. Last year, three more residents joined Caroline in making this more of a neighbourhood project. A new stone seat and planters were installed last year and the original wooden planters were recently replaced, funded by CiB.
Funding
Fundraising events and activities play a major part of community life in Cartmel providing much enjoyment to those who attend. During the last 12 months the annual Royal Oak garden party was held with the local Hospice being a joint beneficiary. The annual plant sale, despite the appalling weather, was a huge success. Donations also make a very useful contribution to our finances but we too were able to make a sizeable donation to the Priory as a result of our Magna Carta weekend activities. All of this means that by the end of our financial year we will have a carry forward in excess of £5000.
Page 4 Review of the past year
2015 was a very busy year for the Cartmel In Bloom Group and its many volunteers. The focus of the year was the celebrations commemorating the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta and the Group’s involvement in the preparations of it.
Some of our volunteers grew plants in pots, others were in charge of costumes, others sewed bags and decorated candles, others worked around the village or the Priory Church but everyone was committed to making this a memorable occasion for the whole community to be proud of.
July/August/September
Review of the past year past the of Review July as in previous years, Cartmel welcomed once more the Cumbria In Bloom judges and held its annual Summer party at the garden of the Royal Oak. This was a particularly busy time for litter picking (due to the many events held in the village and increased visitor numbers because of Magna Carta ), watering, deadheading, etc. Pride in our community was at an all
time high.
Page 5 Review of the past year (cont.)
October/November/December
Another successful year at the Cumbria In Bloom awards with happy and proud village participants. On 21st October, after measuring the height of the plants Gill and Lesley presented the pupils of the Cartmel Primary School with awards and certificates for their participation in the annual Sunflower Competition. Winter planting was a whole day affair with
refreshments offered to the team at the end of it.
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Page 6 Review of the past year (cont.)
January/February/March 2016 The CiB AGM was held on the 11th of January. Work carried on as usual with our monthly litter picks and maintenance work. A comprehensive litter pick expedition with the Primary School children created much excitement due to the findings and volume! March was also the month in which the Clean For The Queen campaign took place throughout the country and of course Cartmel too. The Primary School garden was given
a thorough overhaul. The colours of Spring are always a welcome sight.
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Task force transforming the school garden to a more suitable area for the new Kindergarten to start this Autumn.
Meeting with SLDC officers Page 7 Review of the past year (cont.)
April/May/June Colourful plants whether cultivated or wild are abundant. May and June are probably the two busiest months for the CiB Group and its volunteers with the Spring newsletter going out, Summer planting taking place and the annual Spring Plant Sale held in the Village Hall. The
village is getting ready for Summer and the Cumbria In Bloom judging.
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Page 8 Overall Appearance
A1. General impression of quality of upkeep Overall appearance Overall
Organised litter picking is carried out on a monthly basis. Signs cleaned and notice boards, furniture, bus shelter and public toilets repaired and painted routinely. Funds are provided by Cartmel In Bloom for the replacement or repair of things like the gate of the Primary School, benches, notice boards, etc. A2. Tidiness of roads, paths and other public areas Our own commitment has gained the goodwill of the District Council who have agreed with us a road sweeping programme with judicious weed-management to supplement the manual tasks while some areas have deliberately been left natural. Litter bins are emptied daily. Just
recently the tar and chip work has helped smarten the main roadways.
Old stile New kissing gate
Last year, a group of people carried out a survey assessing the ease of navigation of footpaths in the area as a result of which a number of improvements have been made to signs, gates, etc. We have worked to build a friendly and effective relationship with the County Council so as to ensure the village has road-surfacing repairs, re-painting of road markings, a ghost pavement to protect the border planting near the bus shelter, etc. Page 9 Overall appearance (cont.)
A3. Upkeep of “green” areas: grass, hedges, fences and boundary walls.
All hedges and verges are privately owned and maintained. Road side hedges are cut twice annually and only outside the nesting season.
Most of the communal grass areas are mown by volunteers with cuttings used for compost at the allotments. appearance Overall We championed the re-building of the wall surrounding the Headless Cross and donated plants used for that location and planted by the ladies who live nearby. This year a new wooden trough has been added.
Spring 2016
Early Summer 2016
The stone seat and planters were selected by the local residents and were purchase by CiB.
Page 10 Overall Appearance (cont.) A4. Tidiness of surroundings to buildings: eg. Church, school, pub, shop, farm or other business as well as private dwellings.
appearance Overall
Articles such as that in the Times nominating Cartmel as one of the twelve best places to live in the Northwest add the pressure on all of us living and working in the village, particularly the traders, to keep the facades and gardens looking good all year round. Volunteers help maintain aspects of public buildings.
Page 11 Horticultural Achievement B1. Contribution made by private gardens visible to the public
The high number of non-owner occupied homes is a challenge for upkeep but gradually our work and resulting awards are leading to more and more people caring for their own gardens and often for the facades of nearby properties as in the case of Chris, owner of the antiques shop in Cavendish Street who painted the door of his elderly neighbour while tending to his property. A young couple who recently moved to the School House, inspired by CiB have made great progress in turning what was a large, unkempt frontage to a useful and pretty garden achievement Horticultural (Appendix V).
Charles and Bunty Godwin have embraced the idea of leaving a section of their front garden to grow wild and attract bees and insects as well as enjoy daffodils when in season.
A resident is re-instating a front flower bed. Page 12 Horticultural achievement (cont.) B2. Contribution made by commercial and public organisations
While we do not wish to interfere with the desire of businesses to keep their separate and often distinctive identity, we are happy to provide any assistance they require with regard to advice, placing orders through our wholesale suppliers and lending a hand with watering or maintenance on
an ad hoc basis. Horticultural achievement Horticultural
Cartmel’s heritage of many medieval and other period architectural features such as the Market Cross and the Fish Slabs as well as the cobbled areas round the square, do not allow for much planting although the National Trust gave their permission last year and sponsored
planters outside its property and the Village Institute now display four window boxes every year.
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Horticultural Achievement (cont.)
B3. Use of suitable flowers, shrubs and trees to enhance appearance where appropriate. CiB is conscious of the importance of sustainable/permanent planting. Where bedding plants have been used, a good mix has been achieved with re-usable material such as cannas and spider plants from last year, grasses, ferns and phormiums. The intention is to continue this practice
and so add more permanent planting. Horticultural achievement Horticultural
Town End Meadow - incorporating more permanent plants
Parrotia by the Village Institute
Fig tree and herbs in Unsworths Yard
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Horticultural Achievement (cont.)
B4. Quality of maintenance: eg. Weed free, healthy plants etc.
Conscious of the environmental impact of chemicals we aim to keep on top of weed management by regular hoeing etc. and are being supported by the District Council’s regular road-sweeping regime. However, there are some areas which have been deliberately left for native plants to populate.
Last year we undertook an audit of achievement Horticultural CiB planters and replaced many of the small ones with larger versions to help mitigate the heavy hand- watering and at the same time providing better planting areas and so better and healthier plants. A rota is in place for watering, feeding and dead-heading and where possible we use collected rain water. Hanging baskets contain granules to assist with watering.
Roadside and Village Hall borders are made up of permanent planting so require a spring clear out and then as most areas are covered with ground cover, weeding is kept to a minimum. There is little need for watering and pest and disease control is done by prevention, for example removal of all dead hellebore flowers to prevent disease, or just keeping an eye out for infestations and treating if required in
the early stages, usually by physical removal.
The new larger planters purchased last year are 60% sustainable and have been very well received by
everyone as they work well in a practical sense and look good too.
Page 15 Horticultural Achievement (cont.)
B5. Taking a year-round approach to encourage a sustainable appearance
Cartmel is a tourist destination so we have key areas that are planted with colourful floral displays. All include plant material that can be reused year to year or is evergreen and is left in position for each seasonal display, for example Phormiums, Grasses, Sarcococca, Ivies, and Ferns. This year, in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday, we have used the traditional red, white and blue but also in our communal achievement Horticultural planting we've opted for red, gold and purple; the Queen's racing colours and apt with our racing connection!
Some of the bulbs used for Spring colour stay in the planters & others are removed ahead of summer planting and stored for replanting in the Autumn.
Our main border displays along the roadsides and at the Village Hall are made up of permanent plant material a mixture of bulbs, shrubs and herbaceous. In Unsworths Yard half the plant material used is made up
of herbs for use in this area.
Our spring bedding displays this year were made up of a variety of bulbs. The bulbs are being replanted for cut flowers or informally planted in our permanent borders.
Watering is carried out from the river Eea.
Page 16 Consideration of the Environment
C1. Wildlife – Does the community cater for wildlife through naturally occurring features and/or has it created special areas/features?
Work by the river Eea, an area of great importance being in the heart of the village has temporarily ceased as the edges of the river bank require
significant work due to flood erosion. The river is a Township Initiative environment the of Consideration project and the plan is for it to function as a wildlife corridor. The pupils of the Asdas Group from the Priory CofE School have previously done clearing work by the river and are keen to resume work on the walkway as well as install bug hotels and other wild life habitat which they have already purchased.
The pupils have also been working in the Ginnels, weeding and sweeping under the supervision of local residents and their supervising tutor, Gemma Brown. The tools used were funded by the CiB Group last year.
Each summer the Environment Agency organise for the vegetation in Cloggerbeck to be cleared to aid flow, help stop flooding and manage water habitat. This year they are removing a lot of the silt.
The many stone walls and overgrown hedgerows (which are not cut during nesting period) provide for valuable wildlife habitat. We are aware that it is EU regulation not to cut hedges between June and September which encourages animal visitors right into the heart of the village.
Page 17 Consideration of the Environment (cont.)
C1. Wildlife – Does the community cater for wildlife through naturally occurring features and/or has it created special areas/features?
Beckside Stream Enhancement Project
It is not yet a year since Sarah Byrne and Stewart Cowe started an environment the of Consideration exciting bio-diversity project with the support of the CiB Group on the edge of the village in a field adjacent to their house, which they own. The project was based on finding the old location of an existing stream housed by an old stone culvert and the excavation of a new pathway to it, including ponds and wetland areas. The old culvert has been closed so that the stream runs above ground again.
The purpose of the project was threefold:
• to increase habitat for wildlife;
• to increase spawning ground for fish;
• to reduce flooding in the area, already achieved this winter for the houses below
the pond level.
Page 18 Consideration of the Environment (cont.)
C1. Wildlife
Beckside Stream Enhancement Project
The 1.7 hectares field was excavated in August 2015 in 5 days with Consideration of the environment the of Consideration the stream and pond dug out to different levels to provide a variety of habitat. All the water edges were raked and prepared for wildflowers and grass.
The turf was reused to shore up the sides and the stones picked were placed in and around the pond edge to create habitat. The remaining areas were seeded for grass. Pond plants went in during September and trees were planted in January 2016. Volunteers from CiB were involved in all stages.
Branches and leaves were piled up in areas in order to provide
natural habitat for hedgehogs.
Page 19 Consideration of the Environment (cont.)
C1. Wildlife
Beckside Stream Enhancement Project
Planting has included , in the Hedgerows: Hawthorn, Hazel, Sloe, Elderberry and Damson and Honeysuckle environment the of Consideration (sourced from own woodland) Woodland: Common Alder, River Birch, Silver Birch, Hornbeam, Wild Cherry, Laurel, Grey Willow, Yew, Ash, Chestnut Pond plants: Water Avens, Sweet Flag, Watercress, Brooklime, Water Plantain, Marsh Marigold, Pendulus Sedge, Mare’s Tail
The following have been seen: • Newts • Frogs • House martins for the first time this year • More swallows • Many more bats • Dragonflies • Damsel Flies • Eel • Otter • Kingfisher
Two lapse cameras installed by the Cumbria Rivers Trust have been recording the whole process (clearing, constructing and planting) the material to serve as inspiration to others. Filming will continue in order to monitor and record the species that enter the stream.
Page 20 Consideration of the Environment (cont.)
C2. Use of resources – water, manure/fertiliser, getting rid of waste, composting. To what extent is this approach supported by the community? Rain water is collected from the roof of the Village Hall and stored in 8 Industrial Bulk Containers and piped to the Allotment water trough
(bath) for use by allotment holders to water their plants. The cost of environment the of Consideration new equipment needed is generally met by events such as the annual plant sale, Social BBQ, Open Day with produce sale, etc.
Plants are grown on there for use in the village borders or for the use of the Flower Arranging Club (poppy heads in the Priory). Grass cuttings from communal areas are deposited in compost bins. The spent hops from the Cartmel brewery is used around the village as well as in the allotments.
The Closed garden of the Priory Church has been planted with the intention that the plants be used by the Flower Arranging Club.
An allotment holder is experimenting making comfrey liquid fertiliser and has made enough to be able to offer to other allotment holders this year.
Some areas in the allotments are left natural to try to encourage hedgehogs or slow worms to eat any pests. Batteries are dropped off for recycling at a facility within the village supermarket.
Turning over spent hops
An ingenious use of a washing machine drum by the allotment holder on the left. Making compost
Page 21 Community Participation
D1. In planning and deciding what should be done
Whilst it is the CiBG group that decides on a regular basis what projects or actions to undertake going forward, we invite and are open to ideas, feedback, suggestions and comments but also requests for funding or assistance where others have ideas relevant to the CiB campaign.
This is done at functions and social events as part of the ‘welcome’ or ‘thank you’ speech such as the wine tasting evening or the talk on CiB to the participation Community Cartmel Over 60s Club, at our AGM, through our Facebook page, newsletters, in dedicated meetings with individuals or other bodies or while attending to our work in the village. The litter picking group is also a good regular forum where issues of tidiness and cleanliness are discussed, ideas are raised and plans to fix are made. .
D2. In supporting planting, mowing, weeding, tidying etc.
The list of volunteers assisting the core Group in all the tasks of the title is continually growing with new and younger people becoming involved while the work of existing volunteers continues to inspire residents to tend to their facades and gardens. Volunteering and caring for horticulture, people and the environment sometimes goes beyond what is widely visible as in the case of Joan’s garden (see appendix VI). The well established list of 14
‘guardians’ gives peace of mind to the CiB that litter picks, sweeps and weeding always takes place irrespective of absences or weather. Other guardians (twelve persons) share the maintenance of planters in communal gardens and borders. Meeting with Paul O’Neil of SLDC to discuss sweeping and weed spraying Only recently, Alex Morreell of Lotts Farm who started a new business twelve months ago made a donation to CiB, saying that he wanted to contribute to improving the village environment.
Page 22 Community Participation (cont.) D2. The degree of community support to planting, mowing, weeding, tidying etc.
It has now become a tradition that after the monthly organised or other ad hoc efforts to clean, litter pick, weed, etc. the people taking part are offered refreshments in one of the Cartmel
establishments who often provide these participation Community without charge. This is very popular as it gives the opportunity for social interaction and exchange of ideas. Regarding mowing, there is a volunteer rota for some communal areas such as the playground and allotments and the number of people wishing to get involved is growing all the time with newcomers finding this a great way to integrate in the community and existing residents feeling compelled to contribute when they see the results achieved.
Page 23 Community Participation (cont.) D3. Making sure enough people and businesses are involved to organise and to provide funds for ongoing promotion of an attractive appearance.
Many businesses, individuals, friends and supporters of Cartmel In Bloom rally round to assist with functions, fund raising and community events. Others offer cakes (as in the case of the plant sale) or offer gifts to be raffled.
Community participation Community Rachel and Ian Holcroft are hosting a BBQ event for 60 people in their own garden this August in order to say ‘thank you’ to the CiB volunteers and raise funds for the Group.
Many residents display ‘We support Cartmel In Bloom’ stickers while our litter pickers and other volunteers promote the name by wearing printed visibility jackets.
Well attended events such as the plant sale, tasting events or our annual summer party enhance and further promote the Cartmel In Bloom campaign.
Howard and Lesley Seaton provided us with a marquee in their field during the Magna Carta celebrations and the sale of our plants and produce raised over £1,000 over the weekend. David counting the takings on the left.
Page 24 Community Participation (cont.)
D3. Making sure enough people and businesses are involved to organise and to provide funds for ongoing promotion of an attractive appearance. Cartmel is fortunate to have thriving businesses run by people who wish to give back to the community by sponsoring us. Cartmel Caravan Park a participation Community major sponsor in the past, this year purchased the eight planters we had purchased and planted for the entrance to the Priory Church. In acknowledgment of David Khan’s generosity, our volunteers transported the planters to their new site filled them and planted them.
The Racecourse, The Royal Oak, Cavendish Arms, Kings Arms, the Village shop, Hales, Rogan & Co, the Mallard, Cartmel Cheeses, Cartmel Microbrewery and others support by providing funds, hosting fund raising or community events, providing free produce or simply by keeping their areas clean and attractive.
Tulips by the entrance of the Racecourse, left.
The businesses in Devonshire Square are happy to follow each year’s theme while Cartmel Coffee have on permanent display our trophies and awards and sell our branded mugs and tea towels.
Page 25 Publicity
Press releases are sent before and after events or activities. These are also published on the Cartmel Village and Cartmel In Bloom websites and Facebook page as well as on posters which are displayed on the village notice boards or on business premises. Activities, competitions and news are notified to residents by regular newsletters which are delivered to every household together with the Grange Now newspaper. BBC Cumbria and Bay radio are also notified of events which they announce on the day.
Publicity
Page 26 Acknowledgements
The following have lent their invaluable financial and/or support and encouragement for which we extend our warmest thanks to:
Our Patrons, Lord Cavendish of Furness DL and Eric Robson DL Bernie Mellor Caroline Johnson and her helpers at Headless Cross Cartmel Allotments Association Cartmel Community Gardening Group Cartmel Coffee Cartmel Primary School and its Head Teacher, Rachel Battersby Cartmel Priory and Rev. Nick Devenish
Cartmel Priory C of E School and their Headmaster, Dr Paul Williams Acknowledgments Cartmel Village Institute (Trustees) Cartmel Village Hall (Committee) Cartmel Village Shop Cartmel Village Society Dave Khan of Cartmel Caravan Park Ewen Cameron Andy & Judy Horrocks Kings Arms Litter picking group of many volunteers Lott’s Farm Lower Allithwaite Parish Council (Committee) Mary Wilson, SLDC Local Councillor Methodist Chapel (Committee) Peggy Cockshott Penny Tapsell and the Simon Rogan enterprises Percy Unsworth
Priory C of E School Asdas Group and their tutor Gemma Brown
Rachel and Ian Holcroft Royal Oak Sandra Pascall Sarah Byrne and Stewart Cowe South Lakeland District Council Officers The Unsworth family and their businesses (Cartmel Brewery, Hotwines and The Mallard)
Our thanks to all who have supported our campaign throughout the year not already mentioned.
Page 27 Appendix I
Conclusion
Our main aims year in year out are consolidation and continuity. During the last twelve months our activities included:-
Winter and summer plantings in our various planters throughout the village. The planting up of the display in Unsworths Yard. Installation and planting up of nine new planters on the Priory entrance pathway. Installation of a stone seat together with two new planters plus the lobbying for the repair of the damaged wall surrounding the cross at Headless Cross; Recorded on film the work of the CiBG as part of the Cartmel Film Appendices Archive created by the Cartmel Village Society.
Our future plans include:-
Continuation of our work with both the Primary and Secondary Schools to support and/or finance appropriate projects; Winter and Summer planting; Continued involvement with the Cartmel Township Initiative
Committee and Conservation Management Plan; Once planned works have been carried out on the river Eea walkway, to address planting and enhancing the wildlife habitat; On-going regular weeding, sweeping and litter picking; Renovation of the stone waymarkers; Renovation of the fish slabs pump; Fundraise by organising a Christmas decorating course to be given by Joan Bentley; Continuing to encourage others to be actively involved; holding social occasions. Appendix II
Cartmel In Bloom Group
David Crabtree, Chair
Gill Bates, Secretary
Irini Tzortzoglou, PR and Marketing Co-ordinator
Linda Crabtree
Joan Bentley
Appendices Philip Pascall
Lesley Seaton
Appendix III
Appendices
New banner addition
Magna Carta Price tag
Cartmel In Bloom Group Laburnum Cottage, Barn Garth, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6PP www.cartmelinbloom.co.uk Appendix IV – Magna Carta celebrations 25-29 September 2015
This started as an idea for a flower festival by the Cartmel Priory Church to mark the unique connection with William Marshal, the founder of the Priory.
Over time, the idea expanded to include a series of events spread over the summer months but mainly concentrated over five days at the end of September.
Cartmel In Bloom were approached to participate and support the event.
Our involvement comprised:
The planting in designated areas in the William Marshal colours; Appendices Our very own Joan Bentley BEM was in charge of the flower festival and many of our volunteers assisted in putting it together;
The donation and planting (in the theme of woodland) of a long planter by the entrance of the Priory Church.
The donation of 8 large square planters planted in the William Marshal scheme which flagged the entrance walkway into the Priory Church; Extra litter picks during the week of celebrations, directions to visitors and ticket sales and checks;
The presence over two days in the grounds of Fairfield Lodge with a face painter for children, potted herbs, bunches of herbs, beeswax candles and lavender bags. Part of the proceeds from the sale of these was donated to the Priory Church;
The suggestion and funding of shields by the Primary school pupils to represent their own family coat of arms. These were displayed around Unsworths Yard.
The collaboration with the Primary School for the creation by the pupils (under the supervision of Lesley Seaton) of a model physic garden. Appendix IV – Magna Carta celebrations 25-29 September 2015
Magna Carta Posters Positioned inside The Cartmel In Bloom tent
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Tens of volunteers worked to ensure that the 800th Magna Carta Anniversary became the success that it was. Over the two day weekend, CiB raised around £1,500 out of which it made a contribution to the Priory Church. Appendix V School House Garden – A success story in the making Chris and Tizzy moved into the School House a few months ago. The front garden was overgrown in places and with a patchy lawn in others and an indistinguishable path leading to the front door.
Embracing the CiB campaign and whilst having full time jobs, they have fast made dramatic changes as seen in the before and after photos below. They have cleared the ground of ground elder, sowed new grass seed, created herb beds out of pallets they brought from their previous house and have planted a flower bed. We can’t wait
to see the finished product!
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This is a flower bed silly! Appendix VI Joan Bentley’s garden
Joan is not only a valuable member of the CiB Group, she gives a lot of her time in teaching others how to flower arrange being a member of the Cartmel Flower Club, she is primarily responsible for the flower arrangements in the Priory Church during the year and with her large team of volunteers created a stunning flower festival as part of the Magna Carta celebrations last year. Her services have been acknowledged with a British Empire Medal.
Joan’s shortage of personal time led to her own garden becoming overgrown. By way of a small ‘Thank you’ for all Joan’s work in the community, the CiB group and volunteers tackled the task with gusto and the result is a much neater and roomier garden for Joan to enjoy Appendices
while the neatly piled chopped logs create a wild life safe haven.
Appendix VII Collage
December floods
Young Cormorant finding
onshore shelter Appendices
Wild flowers of Hampsfell
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