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Bray parish news
3 August 2009
2009 Police Surgery Dates
Below is the next schedule
of dates for the surgeries
held in the shared area outside
the Parish Office at
Holyport Memorial Hall between
the times of 6.00pm
to 8.00pm as follows:
Thursday |
August TBA |
Thursday |
September TBA |
If you have a problem or local issue to discuss with the police, please pop along. Alternatively you can contact the non-emergency number 08458 505 505.
3 August 2009
Britain in Bloom 2008: Bray
Judging
Regional Judges visited Bray on 11 th July as part of the annual Britain in Bloom competition. The conservation area of Bray was entered in the small village category of the Regional competition. ( Thames and Chilterns Region). The event is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society. The judges seemed to be happy with what they saw, but kept their opinions close to their chest.
The results of the 2009 Regional Bloom competition will be announced on 28th September at Newbury.
Garden Competition
This year's garden competition in the conservation area of Bray village has been judged.
Bray Enhancement Committee, together with the Regional Judges from Britain in Bloom were impressed with front gardens, troughs and hanging basket displays.
Choosing this year's best garden was very difficult, as standards were high and there was much diversity and individuality. However, the judges awarded first prize to Mrs Pepper in Bettoney Vere, who received a gift voucher from Bray Hair Studio Neighbours in Brayfield Road , Mr & Mrs M Copcutt and Mrs A. Macmillan, were awarded prizes for all year round impact and for creating complementary garden schemes. Each received a gardening voucher, kindly donated by Squires Garden Centre. Mr & Mrs L Small in Ferry Road and Mr & Mrs M Hulls in Old Mill lane were awarded second prizes for their striking front garden displays. They received a copy of Bray's allotment manual, “Jack Says”.
The best hanging basket and container display was awarded to the Mrs A Jones & Mr W Allan on the High Street. They were delighted to receive a signed copy of a Michel Roux cookery book, which was kindly donated by The Waterside Inn.
Many garden displays were singled out for praise, including the pubs, restaurants and businesses.
Other Awards
Schools participation was extremely high. Oldfield School received prizes for their garden club projects. Winbury School produced detailed projects on trees in Braywick Park and received books and certificates for their work. Pupils at Bray Pre School received prizes for their activities on their allotment.
Many locals helped make Bray looked attractive for the judging competition, especially Bray Guides, who undertook weeding and planting tasks in June and then collected litter around the Green and Jubilee Field in July. Bray Brownies created miniature gardens in June. Local children (Teona Goodge, Rory Jenkins and Alice Proctor) designed posters informing residents of the judging date. Many residents helped with weeding, litter picking and general tidying up.
Three special community awards were given this year: These were to: Mr Bobby Blackall who continues to work tirelessly on the shrubs around the village car park. Mr Keith Travell did a marvellous job cleaning the public slipway, and Mr Jack Hopkins was also singled out for praise for garden work and for being the inspiration and creator of Bray's very own allotment book, “Jack Says”.
Sponsorship
Bray Enhancement Committee would like to thank the local businesses for kindly donating the prizes for the garden competition.
In addition, entry in the Britain in Bloom competition could not continue without the marvellous support of our sponsors, John Guest Ltd., Eton Environment Fund, The Hinds Head, The Fat Duck, The Waterside Inn, The Crown Inn, OPEC plc, Homebase, Savills (L & P), Windsor, Squires Garden Centre, Wyevale Garden Centre, Stubbings Nursery, John Train Nursery, Braywick Heath Nursery, Copas Bros, Bray Village hall Committee and Bray Lich Gate trustees & Mrs A Robinson.
The continued support of RBWM and Bray Parish Council is greatly appreciated.
20 October 08
Britain in Bloom 2008: Bray Entry : Winning News
The Regional Awards of the Britain in Bloom competition were announced on Wed 3rd September at Milton Keynes . Entrants from communities in the Thames and Chilterns Region gathered to hear the results of the campaign, which is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Bray village won the best small village category, and received a prestigious GOLD award.
The judges summarised the Bray entry with the following accolade:
“We were particularly impressed by Bray's overall cleanliness, and the obvious pride of all concerned. The many pretty front gardens, the trees and floral features around the village all contributed to the overall impact; the obvious awareness of the Bloom competition and the involvement of young people through work done by Bray Guides and Bray pre school allotment bode well for the future. Fully deserving a Gold award. Well done!”
They were also most impressed by collages undertaken by Winbury and Oldfield Schools , by the posters designed by Bray Brownies, the Bray allotments and the gardens at Jesus Hospital and Hanover Mead.
They also singled out the excellent support of the local community for the entry through either sponsorship or participation in duties such as litter picking and weeding.
Bray also won a special regional award for the best interpretation of the RHS theme of “Local Roots.”
(Last year Bray won t he best overall clean and pristine award and the best portfolio. The RHS rules do not allow a win in these categories in the following year.)
The judges suggested that an area for improvement in the future would be to find an area to develop for wildlife conservation.
Bray Enhancement Committee thanks the many organisations and individuals who help make possible Bray's entry in the competition.
Anyone for tennis?
Have you tried Bray Parish Council’s open air tennis court in Jubilee
Field, Bray?
Car parking is available in the Causeway car park. Children's play area
adjacent to the court. Favourable booking conditions for those who purchase
a court key for the year.
For further information or booking contact:
Mrs Alwyn Jones - 01628 625918 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm - weekdays only
please.
5 Mar 05
Charities information added to site
Information on Bray Parish Charities and Bray Lich Gate Trust is now online.
Click on the Clubs/Organisations heading in the menu bar on the left and
then choose Charities from the sub-menu.
Feeding the ducks at Holyport Pond
The parish council has asked residents not to throw bread into Holyport
Pond for the ducks, but to leave it at the side of the pond instead. Throwing
bread into the pond changes the balance of nutrients in the water and
encourages the thick layer of weed which covers the surface of the pond,
blocking the light to plants below.
Geoff Hayes, parish council chairman, said: "Please leave food on
the banks where the ducks will come out and get it. Any leftover food
will be eaten by birds and squirrels."
The Garden of the Lych Gate Trust, Bray Village
This garden may be viewed from Church Lane, Bray. Anyone wishing to arrange
to visit should ring either of these two Trustees: Robert Howes (Chairman) 01628 777017.
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