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Flying the Flag for Buxton |
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Tuesday, 21 July 2009 13:21 |
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BUXTON butchers Arnold Mycock and Sons are flying the flag for the town's entry into Europe's biggest environmental competition.
The Scarsdale Place butchers have contributed £250 towards Buxton's bid to win Entente Florale for Britain this summer by sponsoring one of up to 60 colourful banners which will be hanging from lamp posts throughout the town.
Buxton was nominated to represent Britain alongside the Scottish village of Forres after scooping a silver gilt award in this year's Britain in Bloom.
Success will raise Buxton's profile across Europe and help attract more visitors to the town. But local fundraising is vital to the success of the campaign, which culminates in a two-day visit by 12 European judges in July.
"We have enjoyed a lot of success in East Midlands in Bloom over recent years, but Entente Florale is in a different league when it comes to resources," says Buxton in Bloom chair Jane McGrother.
"Our voluntary and community groups have responded magnificently to the challenge, but we still need to raise more funds."
Roy Mycock, who runs the butcher's shop with brother Geoff, is calling on other local businesses to come forward.
"The competition will be good for Buxton - businesses that don't join in are missing out," he said.
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Bloomin Successful Gala Dinner |
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 14:27 |
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A Gala dinner hosted by High Peak Mayor Cllr Robin Baldry raised nearly £2000 towards Buxton's Entente Florale entry.
The event, attended by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and High Peak MP Tom Levitt was a great success attracting more than 100 supporters who enjoyed the amusing stories told by the retired surgeon and after dinner speaker Andrew Raftery. Buxton in Blom chair Jane McGrother said, " We are very grateful to all those who helped put together a great and successful evening. " Money is coming in via sponsorship and "in kind" . Some of the businesses supporting Buxton in Bloom are the Lee Wood Hotel, Old Hall Hotel, Palace hotel , Thai restaurant, High peak Radio and many more.Further fund raising is still needed to support Buxton's challenge. Anyone interested in offering financial or practical support should contact Jane on 01298 24779 |
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Duke backs town's Euro flower entry |
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 16:39 |
 (Courtesy of Buxton Advertiser)
BUXTON'S bid to fly the flag for Britain in a prestigious European competition has been backed by the Duke of Devonshire.
The Duke has accepted an invitation to become patron of Buxton in Bloom, alongside High Peak MP Tom Levitt, as it gathers support for the town's entry into Entente Florale, Europe's largest environmental competition.
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Buxton's European campaign takes root |
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Monday, 08 December 2008 17:58 |
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Support is growing for Buxton’s bid to represent Britain in Europe’s largest environment competition.
[Mentor Clive Addison with members of the group]
Around 40 individuals and representatives of local groups attended a public meeting at the Pavilion Gardens on Monday to give their backing to the town’s entry into the Entente Florale competition next summer. |
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Pavilion Gardens Conservatory re-opens |
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Friday, 25 July 2008 06:53 |
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Work to repair the Grade II Listed Conservatory has been completed .The Conservatory, constructed by Edward Milner in 1870 had deteriorated over the years. The structural repairs will prevent further deterioration and ensure the building is safe for public enjoyment. |
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