Best Garden Competition

Robina Turner writes:

Interest in the Best Garden Competition is on the increase although looking around the village, there are many more gardens that would more than justify an entry.

After our experience of the first two years we are still trying to adjust the marking to make it more appropriate. We would like to make it open to those who garden as a full time hobby as well as the fine-weekend enthusiasts who want somewhere to relax and enjoy sundowners and barbecues.

The important thing is to have a general idea of your particular requirements and what you are doing to achieve them. It does not matter whether you go in for immaculately edged borders or the casual look so long as the overall effect, choice and arrangement of plants and standard of care is bringing about your desired result.

So why not have a go? Entry forms will be in the village shops in June and judging will take place in late June or early July. Photographs of all the gardens will be on display at the Hurst Horticultural Show so you will have the opportunity to bask in glory even if you do not win.

From September of this year the governing body of St Nicholas School will be enlarged and will require three new Governors. If you are interested in one of these positions and would like more information please contact either David Lochman on 9341205 or the school on 9340727. This position is open to anyone, not just parents of children attending the school. It is a very rewarding position for someone who is interested in supporting the school and who also wishes to make a worthwhile contribution to our community

Denis Drake

We were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Denis Drake, husband of our District Councillor, Annette Drake. It was his wish that, instead of flowers, contributions should be made to St Nicholas Preschool Playgroup to benefit the next generation of Hurst children, and Annette has been comforted by the fact that so many people have contributed so much.