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Cumbria in Bloom 2016 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.
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