From the WMDC Press and Communications Office
GIRL GUIDES SUPPORT
WAKEFIELD IN BLOOM
A
flower bed sporting the design of the Girl Guiding badge is the latest
development in the Wakefield in Bloom initiative.
The
flower bed marks the 90th anniversary of girl guiding in Wakefield and
will be planted in Thornes Park.
Hanging
baskets, floral displays, street dressing and environmental improvements
are to be made by Wakefield Council as part of the new Wakefield in Bloom
campaign launched last month.
It
is already attracting support from community groups and businesses and now
representatives from Wakefield's Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides have
joined in the fun.
The
girls visited Thornes Park recently where they planted seedlings with help
from Neighbourhood Environment Team Leader Mick Duffield, who designed the
flower bed. The seedlings will be planted in the park, at the junction of
Thornes Road and Denby Dale Road, early in June.
Alison
Hartley, Brown Owl, said: "Girl Guiding has been doing good work
around Wakefield for a long time and in this, our 90th anniversary year,
we are pleased to support the Wakefield in Bloom project. We are delighted
by the design created for us in the style of the guide badge."
In
1916 the Girl Guides' first local company - 1st Wakefield - was
registered. Membership information can be obtained by contacting
brownowl19@aol.com
Rob
Matley, Wakefield Council's Service Manager Urban Centres Management and
Economic Development, said: "We welcome the Guides' support of
Wakefield in Bloom and would encourage people to watch out for this
specially designed flower bed. It is a wonderful way of celebrating both
the Guides' 90th anniversary and the Wakefield in Bloom initiative.
"We
would be delighted to hear from any residents, businesses and community
groups who want to take part in Wakefield in Bloom to help make our
district even more beautiful."
For
information about participating in Wakefield in Bloom, please contact
Christine Beever at Wakefield Council on 01924 304950.
Ref:
PR805
Date: 03/05/06
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