Link to Judges' Report: Judges' Report 2010.doc
RESULTS 2010
Gardens (front or with public access/view)
1st 14 Jenyns Close, Miss Deborah Jeffrey
2nd 43 Bell Road, Mr and Mrs George Pearson
3rd 16 Jenyns Close, Mr Charles Cook
Baskets and Containers
1st 32 Lode Road, Mr and Mrs Chris Clemence
2nd 57 Bell Road, Mr and Mrs Lionel Marsh
3rd 4 Spring Lane, Mr and Mrs Alan Folland
Businesses
1st The Bell Public House
2nd Hilton Park Care Centre
3rd Rank Brothers Ltd
Judges:
Ruth Easthope and Sandra san Vicente
Tony and Eve Cassidy
Bob Ricketts
The donation of £90 from the Parish Council gave prizes of £15 for first place in each category, £10 for second place, and £5 for third place. Certificates were also presented to the winners and second and third places in each category.
Awards will be presented at the Annual Show in the British Legion on 4 September at 3 p.m. The show will be opened by Bob Peacock at 2 p.m.
JUDGE'S REPORT - BOTTISHAM IN BLOOM 2010
Judging took place in July during the very hot weather, which was just the opposite of the previous year when we experienced several heavy downpours. It was a challenge for all gardeners to keep their gardens, pots and baskets from looking very withered this year.
Nevertheless, the Judges –Bob Rickett, Sandra San Vicente, Ruth Easthope and Tony & Eve Cassidy saw many lovely gardens, baskets and containers and found it difficult to decide on the winners. There are many gardens that well kept and attractive, and the judges gave commendation again to a mixed flower and vegetable garden in Tunbridge Close; several extremely well tended gardens in Lode Road; around the Park Estate; a side garden in the High Street and some lovely pots and baskets in Arber Close, Rowley Gardens, and Stocks Close, to name but a few.
The judges were invited to view outstanding back gardens in Willow Way which are not visible to the passerby and unfortunately don‘t fall into the category of front garden. These were really delightful to see with their eye catching blooms and tended lawns. The gardening club will be looking at ways of including these gardens in future year’s competitions and to see how these might be accessible for viewing by the public.
After some deliberation, tea and cake, the judges made their decisions. The winners are as follows:
Best Front Garden
1st 14 Jenyn’s Close (Miss D Jeffrey)
2nd 43 Bell Road (Mr and Mrs G Pearson)
3rd 16 Jenyn’s Close (Mr C Cook)
Best Hanging Basket/Container
1st 32 Lode Road (Mr and Mrs C Clemence)
2nd 57 Bell Road (Mr and Mrs L Marsh)
3rd 4 Spring Lane (Mr and Mrs A Folland)
Best Business Display
1st The Bell Public House
2nd Hilton Park Care Centre
3rd Rank Brothers Ltd Garage
Bottisham in Bloom is sponsored by Bottisham Parish Council and the prizes will be presented by Ruth Easthope of the Parish Council at the Bottisham & District Gardening Club Annual Show at the Royal British Legion on Saturday, 4 September, at 3 p.m. The show will open at 2 p.m.
Sandra San Vicente, Bottisham Parish Councillor