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Bampton In Bloom
If you want to be happy for a few hours,
get drunk.
If you want to be happy for a few years, get a wife.
If you want to be happy for ever, get a garden. |
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Since the 1970's, Bampton has regularly taken
part in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition - however, from 2008 we have not entered the competition.
The requirements for the SW in Bloom competition have become so much that it has been difficult to find the manpower to cover all aspects required - however, Bampton will still be full of colour and blooms for residents and visitors to enjoy!
"The gardens of the South West are amongst the finest in the world
and the sheer range of habitats, from windswept moorland with a flora not dissimilar
to the Tundra, to the sub topical valley gardens of southern Cornwall, make
this region able to boast that we play host to the widest range of plants on
Earth (fact).
With this palette to choose from, South West in Bloom should be able to
serve up a floristic feast beyond compare. The challenge is to push the boundaries
of what the compositions are about. Should it be more than beauty? Should they
reflect the vital role of plants in our lives? Or should they simply provide
champagne in the veins, exuberance that reminds us all that it is good to be
alive. All of them I say! Go to, and good luck."
Tim SmitChief Executive - Eden project |
2009: The return of the flowers…..Bampton, Floral Town
Baskets for the streets and bedding plants for the planters are being ordered from Withleigh Nurseries and nearer to home, Secret Seeds and Edward Tanner.
We need your financial help for this planting to attract visitors and help Bampton businesses and cheer us all up. Please put these fund raising events in your diary and come to put some pride back into Bampton.
Donations of bedding plants should be left in the porch of The Willows, Frog Street, in the week ending Sunday 31st May. Celia Hicks. 332101
AN R.H.S.
GOLD MEDAL FOR BAMPTON IN THE SOUTH WEST IN BLOOM 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
Bampton has won a prestigious GOLD MEDAL for its displays
and its work on conservation and the environment. This category
is now marked using guidelines from the RHS for standards
achieved - 85% or more is required for a Gold Medal.
Bampton also
WON the Cox Cup for being the best large village in South West
in Bloom in 2004 and in 2007.
The new Castle Lawn sign was erected in June 2010 thanks to the generosity of Castle Grove home for the elderly. |
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2007: South West in Bloom
GOLD MEDAL and the COX CUP
- Bampton is the best!
Thanks to all involved. |
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This corner of Silver
Street is ablaze with colour and fun every year.
What makes it all possible
is the contribution made by many many people in the town - not only
helping with the special displays... |
... but also in putting on their own displays in window
boxes, hanging baskets, outside shops and businesses, and private
gardens. |
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An army of volunteers are involved in every aspect
of 'Bampton in Bloom' - designing, planting, watering and feeding,
and of course, weeding. Looking at the pictures on the rest of this
site, you can see just how much time and effort has been involved
in making the town look so beautiful. |
Even with all the volunteers, the cost of plants, containers,
fertilizers, etc. is quite considerable, and we are indebted to the many
sponsors whose contributions makes it all possible. Larger displays are
sponsored by locals businesses, whereas smaller ones such as hanging baskets
may be sponsored by individuals. The new bowser shown here, lovingly restored,
is an example of both sponsorship and dedication - Jim and Elaine Goodwin,
and Keith Pitt.
You won't believe what the original trailer looked like before restoration
- move your mouse over the picture to find out! |
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For some pictures of the real work
being done, click on the wheelbarrow! |
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For some more pictures of Bampton in Bloom, try our Photo
Gallery page - click on the flower! |
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"Gardening is eleven months hard work and
one month's acute disappointment!"
Sir John Heathcoat Amory |
Expedition:
In November 2000, the Bampton in Bloom committee organised
a trip to Cornwall to see the Eden
Project. Over 50 people took part and had a remarkable day. |
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March 2001 - the next visit to the Eden project was in
the first week of its opening fully. Click on the button on the right
to see some pictures of the event. |
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July 2001 - you might be interested to see the contrast
made by the growth of plants by looking at our Eden Gallery. |
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Otter Nurseries at Ottery St. Mary were the source
of many of the plants used in our displays and in many Bampton gardens. Click on the otter to
go to their web site! Highly recommended. |
Bampton in Bloom has been sponsored by the Greater
Exmoor Leader Project. |
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For more information about the Bampton in Bloom
organisation, contact us by
email.
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