We were all wet,wet,wet today but achieved a great deal. The box hedging was clipped, all the Sedum planted (thanks again to Raymond Smith), spot plants in strategic places, small Rhus trees planted and some weeding done. Thanks everyone for your help.

Benjamin Disraeli remembered by our volunteers for his love of Primroses in Astley Park Walled Garden. Primroses were planted and a garland placed around his neck this afternoon.

This is a model of a flat iron made by James Smith. Imagine it 7feet by 4feet covered in knitted/crocheted squares and flowers. This wil  l form the centre piece of our heritage project to reflect the history of Chorley. Thanks Jim. 

Iris has taken some more photos of the development of the flat iron model to give a suggestion of what the finished project could look like but it will be made up of many more squares and have lots more flowers.

Linda and Iris had a lovely meeting with Gill from Chorley’s Help the Homeless. We will be working together to encourage the use of fresh vegetables for healthy eating. We are in the early stages of planning but very excited with this new development. 

Astley Park School pupils came today to the Community Garden on Union Street. The hot weather followed by the rain was great for the growth of weeds especially chickweed. The first task to be undertaken was the weeding which the pupils did with their usual enthusiasm under the guidance of David. Good job.

After the weeding came the planting and what a difference! Then a well earned rest before returning to school. They’ll be coming back to add more plants and I expect the weeds will be popping up again. Well done and thank you Astley Park School pupils from everyone for helping with this garden

Chorley in Bloom Meeting for Knitters/crocheters/crafters arranged for Monday 8th April at 10.00 at The Buttonhole 40-42 CHAPEL Street, Chorley. Tea/coffee and biscuits. Come and see what the squares and flowers are going to be used for and see how you can help. Bring your knitting etc. Sewing skills will be needed too

Chorley in Bloom Meeting for Knitters/crocheters/crafters arranged for Monday 8th April at 10.00 at The Buttonhole 40-42 CHAPEL Street, Chorley. Tea/coffee and biscuits. Come and see what the squares and flowers are going to be used for and see how you can help. Bring your knitting etc. Sewing skills will be needed too.

Iris met with the Euxton Craft Club today. Knitting and crocheting squares for our project. Lovely afternoon, lots of chatter and some really colourful squares made. Thank you to everyone who is working on this project. 🌻Anyone who is making squares can take them to the Council Offices on Union Street and hand them in at reception. Please put your name on them and address them to me for Chorley in Bloom. 🌲

Chorley in Bloom entered Sam Whitwell for the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the year Award. It was a pleasure to present him with a Certificate of Commendation from the High Sheriff at the Community Garden where he has been helping for nearly a year. Well done Sam.