Bingley’s village societies and other local volunteer groups have now planted out the begonias, geraniums, dahlias and marigolds purchased by the Town Council from Bradford Council.
Cottingley volunteers, Crossflatts, Gilstead and Micklethwaite village societies, Friends of Prince of Wales Park and the Myrtle Park group are all using the plants to enhance displays in their own corners of the parish, and the Bingley Bloomers, from Bingley Five Rise Frocks WI, are taking care of the planters at the front of the market area.
In addition, Carlton Nurseries of Cottingley have put in place 35 pole-mounted baskets, 9 barrier baskets, 3 tubs and 1 tiered planter in Bingley town centre, as well as some planting by the tree outside the Arts Centre. We hope to propose similar plans for our outlying villages in future years.
The Council’s Green and Clean Forum on 10th June included discussion about winter planting and a presentation about station adoption from Northern Rail. A formal application has now been made to adopt both Bingley and Crossflatts stations and it is hoped that some small-scale summer planting can be done to make an immediate impact on both sites. A working group has been set up to work on a planned programme to enhance both stations; please contact the Council if you would like to get involved!
Many congratulations to those who have been involved with the flower planters in the town centre. They have transformed Main Street, especially the baskets on the poles. These alone are worth the precept.
Thank you very much for your very kind comments Marjorie and Gordon, we’re glad you like the displays. We have had excellent help from various community groups and from consultant Lee Senior, and the baskets and other planters were provided by Carlton Nurseries who have done a great job in a short space of time. Our aim is to build on this in future years.