Garden Competition Results

Among the many attributes of Rolleston are the stunning gardens that are not always visible from the roadside. To highlight these, a Rolleston Residents Gardening Competition is held every two years where residents are encouraged to enter their gardens. This year there were over thirty gardens entered in different categories, from a small garden to large gardens and vegetable gardens This year’s supreme winner was Lynette Chamberlain, who also won the Medium Garden category. She was presented with a silver cup, a keepsake and a large hamper of goodies sponsored by Ben Nicoll of Cartwright and Associates. “I just love gardening, it's great therapy and a good hobby to have. My garden is full of colour, and a lot of my special plants came from other people’s gardens. I love pottering, and my garden is always changing,” commented Lynette. A presentation night for the winners was held at the Community Centre on November 10th, where President, Brenda Dunlop, congratulated the winners and placegetters and was

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joined by Councillor Phil Dean to present cups, keepsakes and prizes. Clearview Primary School won the School category and were presented with handy garden implements and a silver cup sponsored by Brendan Shefford of Ray White Real Estate. “One of my favourite parts of organising the Competition is we get to see a range of gardens, some just starting and some already established. They all have their own appeal, and I would like to thank our sponsors and those who entered the Competition and made it possible,” commented Brenda. • AP20 Results: • AP40 Supreme winner: Lynette Chamberlain Small Garden: • AP65 • Drainage 1st: Karen Andrews 2nd=: Eunice Edgecombe & Susan & Graeme Bradley Medium Garden: 1st: Lynette Chamberlain 2nd: Emily Bell Large Garden: 1st: David & Marilyn Cable 2nd: Sue & Bryan Wilson Garden up to three years old: 1st: Cherise Lightfoot 2nd: Lesley McAuley/Paul Bryant Commercial Garden: 1st: Boulevard Retirement School: 1st: Clearview Primary School 2nd: Rolleston Primary School HOMEKILL Viewed from the street: PROCESSING SERVICE 1st: Rose Dunn Hidden behind the fence: NEW: Paddock to Plate Service 1st: Helen and John Wilson Mobile slaughterman available! Vegetable Garden: For fast efficient service, please call us to book 1st: Hughes Development your slaughter and processing! Community Garden 2nd=: Selene Tan & Gordon Chamberlain.

Helen Wilson, on behalf of Brenda Dunlop.

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