Hopton In Bloom

 
Report from Planting Committee
Margaret reported that the summer planting was surviving well despite the weather.  She thanked everyone for watering and asked for comments on the planting. The tubs are to be re-planted for winter with possibly more daffodils.  Margaret asked for ideas/suggestions for the next meeting.

Roy enquired on the progress of the Hopton stone and planting.

Plans and Reports for Fund Raising 
 As the calendar is going to print next week it was discussed whether to hold another Garden Trail next year as the date would need to go on the calendar.  In view of the success of this year’s event it was unanimously decided to hold a Garden Trail on 2nd July 2011, proposed by James and seconded by Tricia.
 
 Report from the Website
James reported that 3-4,000 visits a month are recorded and commented that it needs keeping up to date with events and news.  Better use could be made of the website by the whole community.
 
 Projects 
 The area at the entrance to Croft House – Alison to speak to Gareth for his approval of any planting as this is part of his property. 
 The disabled parking bay – Roy reported that the Management Committee had asked what progress was being made as it is becoming an eyesore.
 The area behind Croft House – Alex Walker to be approached to do a tidy up and Gail’s plan for the area to be presented at a future meeting.  
 The area at the end of double 6 to be discussed at the next meeting with a view to possibly creating a wildlife/wildflower  garden.
 Tools – Roy to purchase 3 spades and 3 forks, preferably small and light.  Tricia to purchase weedkiller guns. 

 The HighVis jackets are now to be stored in the “tin can”.
 John offered to put up a tool rack in the “tin can”. 
Any Other Business
 Summer Judging – Margaret led the judges around the village.  They seemed to enjoy their visit and commented they would have liked to see photos of other seasons.
 Garden Trail – Alison will send out thank you letters to those who had opened their gardens letting them know who much had been raised.
 Harrogate Flower Show – trip cancelled as insufficient interest but the general feeling was to have a trip to Tatton again next year 
 Date of Next Meeting
Thursday, 26th August 2010 at 7.30pm in the Club