JUDGES COMMENTS FOR HOOK IN BLOOM 2010

  Large Village Category Entrants

 Shadwell Category Winner Gold Rose Award Barwick in Elmet Gold Rose Award Helmsley Gold Rose Award  Scholes Gold Rose Award  Bramham Silver Gilt Rose Award  Burncross Action Team Silver Gilt Rose Award Great Preston & Little Preston Silver Gilt Rose Award Grenoside Silver Gilt Rose Award Hutton Cranswick Silver Gilt Rose Award Osgodby Silver Gilt Rose Award  Ripponden Silver Gilt Rose Award  Osgodby Silver Gilt Rose Award Cawood Silver Rose Award Hook Silver Rose Award  Ingleton Silver Rose Award Micklefield Silver Rose Award  Thornton nr Bradford Silver Rose Award  Wilberfoss Silver Rose Award

   

Hook Silver Rose Award

Spring Medal Position - Silver &  Summer Medal Position - Silver

Introduction

For the summer judging we were shown much more of the north end of the village than at the spring

judging and were not disappointed. The Hook in Bloom group were as enthusiastic as before to show

us improvements, plans and all aspects of their work which is now showing throughout the village and

we are sure will become more apparent in years to come.

SECTION A – Horticultural Achievement

Areas of Achievement:

The House Garden competition has provided two really good winners. Many others displayed colour

in racks, troughs and tubs often in very confined situations. Involvement of WI in planting at

cemetery. Production unit at allotment garden being increased in size for perennial production and

general sales for fundraising. Riverbank area provides pleasant walkway with extensive natural

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Areas for Improvement:

There are several areas of waste ground or land awaiting development that detract from the hard

work of the Hook in Bloom group. In some areas of the village colour is somewhat sparse even

though there is plenty of room for troughs, tubs, etc. The trellis at the back of the planters at the

Memorial Hall would benefit from some climbing plants to provide more height and impact.

SECTION B – Environmental Responsibility

Areas of Achievement:

Selective mowing along riverbank preserves large areas of natural growth for wildlife. Well

maintained churchyard. Recycling evident in the village and rainwater tubs on allotment. Village

remarkably free of litter and graffiti. Excellent environmental programme at the village school

including raised vegetable beds, plant production area, mixed planting areas and wildlife area

containing bird and bat boxes.

Areas for Improvement:

Continue in the attempts to improve gap sites within the village through negotiations with private

owners.

SECTION C – Community Participation

Areas of Achievement:

Ongoing programme of improvements including the brick planters scheduled to be constructed at the

entrances to the village later in the year with materials donated by local businesses and to be planted

by local ATC Squadron. Wide community support by local groups and individuals clearly evidenced.

The very close engagement with the village school and the diverse horticultural and environmental

work of the pupils and staff that will undoubtedly influence the children’s outlook on life. As well as

raising its own funds through plant sales, and social events the Hook in Bloom is influencing village

life through its fundraising support for other village activities. Establishment of the Village Gardening

Club with speakers already booked for the Autumn.

Areas for Improvement:

Continue to encourage all residents to become involved in “Working Towards a Brighter Village”. The

Garden Competition and Gardening Club are very good tools to achieve this. Perhaps further

encouragement could be given to the limited number of businesses resident in the village to provide

more visual displays.