Radstock In Bloom is awaiting the decision of the judges as community groups and volunteers met with them recently to tell them of their work. The project in the town runs throughout the year with a different theme – 2016’s being Royal Colours to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.
Local Scouts have played a major part in helping to plant and maintain flowers in
Radstock town centre. 1st Radstock Scout Group were approached by the Radco
Superstore who supplied the flowers, and Beavers aged six to eight planted them. Other members of the Scout Group dealt with the watering and weeding, with the support of their parents.
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More than 150 people in Bath and North East Somerset without a home this ChristmasGroup Scout Leader, Janet Turner, said: “It is good for Scouts to be involved in this type of project; it’s been a lot of fun and helps the young people take pride in community. Even though regular Scout meetings have finished for the summer, the watering and weeding continues. We hope our efforts will bring a smile to residents and visitors alike.”
Anyone wishing to find out more about Scouting in
Radstock should visit: http://scouts.org.uk/get-involved/groups/1st-radstock
Radstock Co-operative staff volunteers have this year been entered into the retail premises section of South West In Bloom, with the Radstock In Bloom committee organising their own competition, instead of entering the Ayre Cup section.
Britain in Bloom emerged from the ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ campaign more than sixty years ago and so keeping Radstock tidy goes hand in hand with creating floral
displays and community gardening projects. This year, volunteers across the area took part in the nation-wide ‘Clean for the Queen’ initiative.
Another ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ entry which has been categorised as
‘Outstanding’ is Writhlington Village Hall, because of the contribution it makes to
community life. This year the judge was stunned by Nick Toogood’s hanging baskets, created for the Trust and judge, Denise James, was very impressed with the Writhlington School Orchid programme and the enthusiasm of the students that showed her around.
Haydon allotments also received a visit from the judges, which have been
improved with help from the Town Council – well done to everyone who has been
involved in any way with the Radstock In Bloom effort!