Judges comments

PUDSEY

The entry is managed by a relatively new group of people who are picking up from work carried out by previous groups. With time and co-operation/liaison with the business sector and local authority, the project will develop to further enhance Pudsey.

SECTION A – FLORAL DISPLAYS

Judges were particularly impressed by:
1. Pudsey Park with its Tropical House and Showhouse.
2. The spring barrier baskets supplied by the Local Authority.
3. The gardens at Robin Chase.

Areas suggested for future development:
1. Development of small pocket parks, shrub planting etc. by the group.
4. Further involvement from youth organisations
4. Organisation of competitions, etc.

SECTION B – PERMANENT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING SHRUBS

Judges were particularly impressed by:
1. School gardening club with the quad area and reception garden.
3. The planting and maintenance of the gardens on Robin Chase.
4. The excellent allotment site at Crimbles Place.

Areas suggested for future development:
1. Quite a number of old ‘tired’ shrub beds could possibly be replanted.
3. Ensure general grass cutting is carried out prior to judging.
4. Possible development of future wild flower area.

SECTION C – LOCAL AGENDA 21 AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The recycling of old greenhouses on the allotment site.

Areas suggested for future development:
1. Possible development of pond area at Spinners Chase.
2. Mulching of shrub bed.

SECTION D – LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Judges were particularly impressed by:
1. The cleanliness and lack of litter in and around Pudsey Park.

Areas suggested for future development:
1. Possible development of community litter picks etc.

SECTION E – PUBLIC AWARENESS

1. The posters displayed by houses on Robin/Spinners Chase

Areas suggested for future development:
1. Further Press releases regarding the groups work.
2. Future commercial sponsorship of areas etc.