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FEATURE Cranbrook in Bloom Activities On May 28th, Cranbrook High Street was packed for Cranbrook Goes Nuts in May, we had a successful plant stall and the planters looked great. GARDEN SAFARI Despite the unsettled weather on Sunday 18 June, the garden safari was well supported and we would like to say thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy the open gardens. Many thanks also go to the twelve gardeners who bravely invited everyone to visit their private spaces. This is an important fundraising event for us, and your support is necessary and appreciated. The plant sale outside Horsley Place was a success, all donated plants gratefully received and sold. “We have three hours to show the judge how much we have to offer with our horticultural and environmental efforts during the year” PLANTERS There are now over 60 planters in the town (probably our limit). Placement of the new replacement ones, in October, will finish this grantenabled project. They all need maintaining, by painting with wood preserver every year, planting up as necessary, watering and dead heading. Quite a task! Volunteers for these tasks and others are always welcome. CRANBROOK IN BLOOM JUDGING Once again Cranbrook was at its best on 7 July when Barty, the South & South East in Bloom judge, visited to assess Cranbrook in the Small-Town category of the regional competition. We have three hours to show the judge how much we have to offer with our horticultural and environmental efforts during the year. Community involvement is also an important consideration and we always surprise ourselves at the number of volunteer hours that accumulate over the year – we clocked up over 5,000 this time round! Barty seemed impressed with the effort on all fronts and we are looking forward to reading his report and hearing the results when they are announced in September. Thanks to everyone involved. Volunteers include not only members and supporters of our group but also schools, clubs and other volunteering and community groups. Cranbrook Museum has a beautiful garden maintained by U3A gardening group, the allotments are gardened by residents of the parish, Belle Vue school assisted in the wildflower area in the Ball Field and Cranbrook School Gardening and Wildlife Club were involved in our tour on 7 July. Our annual presentation evening is on Friday 6 October in the Vestry Hall and everyone is welcome to come along and meet us. You can also find out more about what we do at www.cranbrookinbloom.co.uk 22 The Cake • Autumn 2023
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