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Ledbury in Bloom celebrates 13th Gold in a row! A t a ceremony on Thursday 5th September 2019, at Dunchurch Park Hotel & Conference Centre in Rugby, the Deputy Chairman of Ledbury In Bloom, Christina Vass, accepted a Gold Award from The Heart of England in Bloom. “This award has been hard won this year. I am accepting it on behalf of the small group of dedicated volunteers who have done so much to make Ledbury look as ‘Blooming Beautiful’ as it has for some time. I must also thank Ledbury Town Council who took the decision to put the provision of the hanging baskets out to tender with such fabulous results and all our sponsors.” With changes to the assessment guidelines this 13th Gold was never as certain as it looked despite greater community involvement. “Thanks to the schools that 56 56 nurtured some young plants for us that we have used around Ledbury. The winning display was from Bromesberrow St. Marys Primary, some of whose pupils come from Ledbury, and Busy Bees won an award for a beautiful journal of their efforts” Tina continued. “A display of their work will be installed in the LTC window next week. This year was a real struggle with many friends, neighbours and loyal towns- folk responding to the late call.” For some time now Tina has also had to lead the team due to the continuing ill health of Chairman Clive Gunn. “I have still done some of the paperwork behind the scenes but I haven't been able to pull my weight in the field” he reports. “With the future still uncertain I have decided to stand down as Chairman and just be Publicity Officer. Tina will continue as acting Chairman until the AGM but she will need help. LIB could desperately do with more helpers both on the streets and with the paperwork. Someone to run our accounts would be very useful as our Treasurer is stepping down - no floral knowledge is necessary. We hope to break everything into easy pieces that can be done by an individual or a group. Come along to our next meeting on Monday September 30th at 7:30pm in The Community Centre if you think you or your group could help with something like a flower bed as U3A do, or co-ordinate the volunteers from your desk.” Volunteers gathered yesterday to hear the news, raise a glass and share a celebratory cake, secure in the knowledge of a job well done! “Finally, I would like to add my thanks to all our sponsors whether corporate or private; we need and thank you for every penny.” To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]