Erewash in Bloom Awards 2016 Schoolchildren, local residents and business representatives have been honoured in another outstanding year for the Erewash in Bloom awards. The Bloom competition is Erewash Borough Council’s annual gardening extravaganza to find the borough’s best green-fingered gurus and the 2016 results were announced at a presentation event at Morley Hayes Golf Club on Friday 7th October. This year’s competition attracted more than 120 entries from people of all ages and from all corners of the borough as well as from schools, businesses and community organisations. Bloom is the flagship project of Erewash Borough Council’s Pride in Erewash Campaign and features a whole range of categories, from best front and back gardens and best hanging baskets through to best business display, school garden, and a fun tallest sunflower competition. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Abey Stevenson, presented awards to the winners, which were announced by Dave Bramwell, Erewash Borough Council’s Head of Greenspace and Street Scene. Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, says: “It is always a great privilege to be able to salute our Bloom champions and marvel at their gardening skills and wonderful displays. It was another stunning year, making it a very difficult job for the judges. Well done to everyone who entered our popular competition.” This year’s competition is sponsored by The Oddfellows, a friendship group open to everyone. It has 280,000 members nationally and 139 branches across the UK. The group has been part of social history for over 200 years, providing advice services, benefits and welfare support for those in need. For further information visit: www.oddfellows.co.uk Left: Chaucer School, joint winners of best School Garden along with Grange Primary School, Long Eaton.
RESULTS Best Street or Communal area 1st (joint) - Communal Gardens of Maple Cottages, Risley Hall Park Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows 2nd (joint) - Three Trees Community Garden, Ilkeston EPHA House sheltered accommodation, Ilkeston 3rd (joint) - South Street Communal Area, Draycott Eat the Streets community gardening project, Ilkeston
Best Allotment Site 1st - Sandiacre and Risley Gardenholders’ Association 2nd - Elm Street Allotments, Borrowash 3rd - Shacklecross Allotments, Elmcross Allotment Association, Borrowash
Pubs, Restaurants and Hotels 1st - The Spanish Bar, Ilkeston 2nd (joint) - Carpenters Arms, Dale Abbey - Seven Oaks Inn, Stanton by Dale 3rd - The Stanhope Arms, Stanton by Dale
Business, Commercial and Places of Worship 1st - Bramble Lodge, West Hallam 2nd (joint) - Barry Fitch Ltd, Little Eaton Brooklands Court, Long Eaton 3rd - March Hair, Little Eaton
Best Front Garden 1st - John Eley, Morley Lane, Stanley 2nd - Brian Pinfield, Holland Meadow, Long Eaton 3rd - A. J. Hickinbotham, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston
Best Hanging Baskets and Planters
Ilkeston 2nd (joint) - Sue Hainsworth, Beech Croft, Breadsall Julie Hilton, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton 3rd (joint) - John Eley, Morley Lane, Stanley David Mayo, Newbery Avenue, Long Eaton
Best Rear Garden (medium to large) 1st - John Eley, Morley Lane, Stanley 2nd (joint) - Leslie Haines, Stevens Lane, Breaston A. J. Hickinbotham, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston 3rd - Steve and Gill Barnett, Briar Gate, Long Eaton
Best Rear Garden (Small) 1st - Maria Coleman, Lakeside Avenue, Sawley 2nd - Jean Whitwell, Pimlico, Ilkeston 3rd (joint) - Sue Hainsworth, Beech Croft, Breadsall David Mayo, Newbery Avenue, Long Eaton
Best Wildlife/Environmental Garden 1st - Maria Coleman, Lakeside Avenue, Sawley 2nd - Michael Bilbie, St Vincent Close, Long Eaton 3rd - John and Rosina Osborn, Belper Road, Stanley Common
Best School Garden 1st (joint) - Chaucer Junior School, Ilkeston Grange Primary School, Long Eaton 2nd (joint) - Parklands Infant School, Long Eaton Ladywood Primary School, Kirk Hallam 3rd (Joint) - Sawley Junior School Morley Primary School
Tallest Sunflower (under 16s) 1st - Charlie Etchells, Long Eaton 2nd - Chaucer Junior School, Ilkeston 3rd - Ruby Etchells, Long Eaton
1st - A. J. Hickinbotham, Wharncliffe Road,
Another success for the Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake: At the Erewash in Bloom Awards at Morley Hayes the Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake won First Joint Prize in the Best Street or Communal Area category, which carries on their success in the competition over the last few years. The Friends work hard improving the lake and area every Wednesday and Sunday morning (more volunteers welcome) and organize a very successful Lakeside Festival every July.
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Ilkeston Life, November 2016
For colourers
Art Sale
Derbyshire Library Service is hosting a Mindfulness Colouring for Adults event in Ilkeston Library. It is on Tuesday 15th November 2016, 1.30 – 3.00pm and is a Christmas Special! Join our friendly Mindfulness Colouring Group, adults of all ages are welcome. Why not make new friends whilst relaxing with a coffee and colouring? Free event, light refreshments provided. For more information please telephone 01629 533275. Marie Timbrell Reader Development and Stock Management Librarian Ilkeston Library
Smoothie Artists are holding their Christmas Art Fayre at the Catholic Church Hall, Regent Street, Ilkeston on Sunday 20th November, 12..30 to 5pm. Over twenty local artists will be displaying a selection of original paintings, prints and photographs for sale at reasonable prices. They make ideal Christmas gifts for family and friends—or for yourself! Unique seasonal greetings cards and decorative items also on show. Meet and chat to the artists! Entry is free and light refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon. Barry Sutcliffe