Autumn has well and truly arrived and the baskets and planters have
now been removed from the High Street and emptied by Newport in Bloom’s volunteers.
The group started fundraising for the spring and summer planting with their open gardens event (“Through the Garden Gate”) in July, and the committee was delighted that their High Street collection earlier this month raised £300. They would like to thank the local shoppers for their generosity and positive comments about the planting in town this summer.
Many people clearly felt that the hanging baskets were particularly stunning this season and such positive feedback makes the hard work well worthwhile. It will not be an easy act to follow but Newport in Bloom is committed to an even better display next year, when they will be inviting the Heart of England in Bloom judges back to the town. The Committee decided not to enter the annual competition this year, due to the building sites located at every entrance to the town, but plans for 2016 are already under discussion.
The next Newport in Bloom fund raising event will be a Quiz Night at the Rugby Club on Friday 27th November at 7.30pm, and they hope that this will also be a great success. Look out for the posters, check “Dates for your Diary...” in your copy of All About magazine or online and let’s continue to support their efforts.
