'In Bloom' - About Luddenden In Bloom

Luddenden in Bloom is a sub-group of the Luddenden Conservation Society see: www.luddenden.com. An informal committee exists which is open to all with new members welcomed at all times.

The ‘Bloom Group’ as a whole comprises many, many more people who have contributed by

• planting, weeding and generally helping maintain the village flora
• clearing, chopping down and chopping up and digging
• making, sponsoring, painting and siting boxes for all types of wildlife
• buying, sponsoring and installing water butts and compost bins
• litter picking, often wading in the river to pull out foreign objects
• painting, sweeping, raking ........
• raising, donating, selling and purchasing plants
• supporting other fundraising events
• sponsoring planters
• taking photographs and making film records
• working on their own gardens and putting out planters etc for everyone to enjoy
• encouraging and supporting others
• keeping others going by baking buns and providing hot and cold drinks

Also, last but not least, the anonymous ‘garden fairy’ who is responsible for surprise plants appearing around the village.