The scouts joined forces with the Epping in bloom team

On the evening of 20th October Scouts from 1st Theydon Garnon Scout Group joined forces with the Epping in Bloom team.Together using their bare hands and hand tools they cleared a heavily overgrown area of weeds and bushes at the back of M&S Market garden terrace.The area will be planted with fresh flowers and plants giving the area a new lease of life next year. It was good to see the Scouts working hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder with other volunteers in the community   

By Jacqui 1st Theydon Garnon scout group leader

The Epping in bloom team can't thank the scouts enough for all their hard work.We are so grateful that they have helped us take one step closer to creating the community garden.

 

Carol & Christine 

 Brian

Gaynor & Sheila

Carol & Dan 

Sheila & Victoria

Dan serving half time refreshments to the scouts

Most of the site is now weed free.We are now appealing to local builders and tradesman to come forward with some idea's and help for the entrance to the garden.We would like to create a garden that can be used by every one that has disabled access, is push chair friendly and the elderly can use it too.We want everyone to enjoy the new garden next year.

In November the Epping in bloom team are creating a Christmas display.There will be a nativity scene painted by the scouts and some very fun festive creative displays to help to get you into the festive mood  
By Victoria Robertson 

A new memorial area

Yesterday morning the Epping in bloom team were joined today by John Duffell and members of the royal Bristish legion, Mayor Michael Wright, Councillors and Members of the community.Everyone helped to plant up the two barrels that now take pride of place outside the fire station on the green in Epping.One is in honour of the fallen hero's.The other one is sponsered by Tracey The Epping flower shop owner.

John Duffell plants the 1st red cyclamen into the remembrance barrel.

The Epping flower shop owner sponsored all the plants  needed to create the two floral displays.

If you would like to become a member of the Epping in bloom team please email us eppinginbloom@gmail.com

Kind Regards
Victoria Robertson

We will remember them

On Sunday the 18th October we will be planting up two new barrels that will placed on the green outside the Epping fire station.You are welcome to join us at 10.00am to help us plant them up.The Epping flower shop owner Tracey is kindly sponsoring Epping in bloom by donating all the plants for both wooden barrels.


One of the barrels is being planted in honor of the fallen.We asked John Duffel from the royal British Legion to choose the words for the remembrance barrel plaque.John will be coming along on Sunday with some of his members to help us plant the barrels.He is delighted that we are planting a barrel in this part of the town to honor the hero's.Afterwards he has kindly invited us for refreshments which will be served in the Hemnall street social club.

We shall keep you all posted on any new planting sites and look forward to hearing from anyone wanting to join the Epping in bloom team.

Please email us at eppinginbloom@gmail.com

Kind Regards

Victoria Robertson 

Chairmen