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Majestic Trees is thrilled to announce that Eliot Barden, the AfterCare, Apprentice and Training Manager has won the International Young Grower of the Year, against a field of worldwide candidates at the AIPH conference held at IPM in Essen, Germany. This great honour follows Eliot winning the UK Young Grower of the Year in 2022.

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Kensworth Village Hall was awash with colour on 3rd September for the annual show. Despite difficult conditions of late for gardeners, over 300 exhibits were displayed and attracted many compliments from those that crowded into the Village Hall for the presentations, which were made by Andrew Gibbons of Ashtons Estate Agents, who kindly sponsored the Show.

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Eliot joined Majestic Trees four and a half years ago after completing five years of studies; first his Kew Gardens apprenticeship then his Kew Diploma, both achieved with Distinction. Majestic Trees has always believed in hiring the best talent, as proven by the current management team of five women and three men, some of whom have been with the company since its beginning. Adding Eliot to further develop our team and provide even better AfterCare service to our customers was a no-brainer. He has gone on to develop the Majestic team by adding apprenticeships and training to his remit.

Not for the first time, Geoffrey Stafford walked away with the major awards as the Overall Winner and also for the Best Vegetables on display. Other winners included Emma Dick (Best Flowers), David Foster (Best Fruit), Catherine Porter (Flower Arrangement), Jenny Dries (Cookery & Craft), Anna Prosceinska (Preserves) and Ella Rice (Children’s Categories).

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11 years’ experience in a salon and other village groups who have played their part in various ways. We hope everyone will join in to help Redbourn do well!

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Monday – Friday Harpenden, Redbourn, Caddington, Slip End & surrounding areas.

Accomodation, Allotment and Front Garden. We also have several events coming up, including a Talk, Quiz Night and Day Trip, (see What’s On).

Our big day is Wednesday 2nd August, when the judges will be touring the village. Judging for Anglia in Bloom will be in July (date to be announced). Besides colourful planting, both sets of judges will be looking for evidence of all-year-round activity, voluntary effort, local council and business support, environmental awareness, sustainability and the involvement of all age-groups, especially children and young people. We aim to have the village looking at its best, with spectacular summer planting – our suggested colour scheme for this is ALL SHADES OF RED – whilst showing them examples of all of the above, and introducing them to some of our valiant volunteers

• Caterpillar room from birth – walking

• Butterfly room from walking to 3 years

Majestic Trees has previously won the UK Nursery Stock Grower of the Year award a record four times; in the AIPH International competition the Silver Rose twice in both Essen in 2016 and Xian, China in 2011.

• Pre-school from 3-5 years

The award for the Best Front Garden went to Helen & Dave Gingell, whilst Best Allotment Awards were given to Graham Lee and Sharon Hutchins. We will shortly commence the planning process for the 2023 Show and welcome anyone who might be interested in joining our small but friendly Committee. Any enquiries should be addressed to David Manton (david.manton@aol.co.uk).

In addition, we organize Redbourn in Bloom Local Awards (judged around the end of June), including Best Shop, Pub, Business Premises, Community Building, Sheltered

• 2 large fully equipped gardens

• Vegetable patch

Telephone Charlotte 07513 101247

• Outdoor classroom

Please leave a message if not available and I will return the call when free.

New members and volunteers are always very welcome. Please see contact details under Groups & Societies.

• After school club including collection

• Healthy home cooked meals

New dates are available for a free course for parents and carers of children aged 2-5 years, delivered from six of Central Bedfordshire Council’s children’s centres. The ‘Parenting Puzzle’ programme supports parents and carers to develop strategies to reduce the challenges and stress of parenting and prepare children for school. It’s also a great place to meet other parents and carers within the area. Parents can choose to attend either a 4-week or a 10-week version of the programme. 100 per cent of parents who have attended one of the courses said they would recommend it to other parents and carers. One parent said: “…it helped understand my children more, I wish I’d done it years ago.”

• Added security of gated drive & CCTV

• Open 7.30am – 6.00pm all year round

To Find out more or book a viewing contact Jessica on 01582 840586 Jessica@appletreeschildcare.co.uk www.appletreeschildcare.co.uk

Another said: “Life is changing for us in such a positive way now.”

Other parents said the course had helped “make family life a lot calmer,” and that “I never felt judged.”

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Four-week courses in 2023 Dunstable

Starting 23rd February 2023, running on Thursday morning from 10am to midday at Dunstable South Children’s Centre.

Parents and carers are welcome to attend alone, or bring a partner, relative or a friend. To find out more, visit: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/parentingpuzzle

The courses can be booked directly with each children’s centre using the details on the website.

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