2018 KEEP BRITAIN TIDY NEWS RELEASE
Roeshot Hill Allotments is recognised as one of the UK’s very best green spaces
Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect a Green Flag Award
Roeshot Hill has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. The site, on the edge of Christchurch, joins other green spaces awarded recognition in the South of England. It is the only one in the area to be awarded a community award.
The allotment site is among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Community Award– the mark of a quality park or green space.
This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
The statutory allotment site is on the Eastern edge of the borough on the A35 Lyndhurst Rd, on land eventually scheduled for housing development. It is owned by the borough council but largely run by the allotment association with minimal council assistance. There are full, half and quarter plots for gardeners of all ages and association built raised bed plots for the disabled. There are trading huts where allotment gardeners can buy the goods necessary for all year allotment gardening and the association buys potatoes, onions and seeds in bulk for its members. Many hundreds of plants are grown from seed every year. The association maintains strong links with other allotment sites whose members make good use of our trading hut. Committee members will strim and rotavate plots for new members. There is a new cabin where members can meet at weekends in the Summer for tea, coffee and refreshments.
The Association Show will take place this year on Saturday 11th August with friendly competition, we hope, amongst plot holders with categories to suit all ages and interests.
Chairman, John Batchelor said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for the 7th time. We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining Roeshot Hill to such a high standard.
The association has worked very hard this year, not only in maintaining the site but to purchase, install and fit out two new sea containers to replace vandalised wooden sheds and stolen equipment. It has been very pleasing to see an increase in the number younger of young plot holders.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme, with more Green Flags awarded this year than last year.”
“Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We are proud to have so many wonderful green spaces in the UK for people to enjoy, and hope that next year, we award even more flags.”
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Notes to Editors
The Green Flag Awards Scheme (http://greenflagaward.org/) is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, Keep Wales Tidy and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.
Keep Britain Tidy is a leading environmental charity. We inspire people to be litter-free, to waste less and to live more. We are run programmes including Eco-Schools, the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces and the Blue Flag/ Seaside Awards for beaches. To find out more about Keep Britain Tidy, our programmes and campaigns visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.
Any green space that is accessible to the public is eligible to enter for a Green Flag Award. Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status. A Green Flag Community Award recognises quality sites managed by voluntary and community groups. Green Heritage Site accreditation is judged on the treatment of the site’s historic features and the standard of conservation.
Press enquiries
Contact the Keep Britain Tidy press office:
Helen Bingham 01942 612617 helen.bingham@keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy Mobile: 07768 880016
Keep Britain Tidy has ISDN radio facilities for interviews
ISDN: 01942 322178
Please contact the press office in advance to make arrangements
Roeshot Hill Allotments is recognised as one of the UK’s very best green spaces
Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect a Green Flag Award
Roeshot Hill has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. The site, on the edge of Christchurch, joins other green spaces awarded recognition in the South of England. It is the only one in the area to be awarded a community award.
The allotment site is among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Community Award– the mark of a quality park or green space.
This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
The statutory allotment site is on the Eastern edge of the borough on the A35 Lyndhurst Rd, on land eventually scheduled for housing development. It is owned by the borough council but largely run by the allotment association with minimal council assistance. There are full, half and quarter plots for gardeners of all ages and association built raised bed plots for the disabled. There are trading huts where allotment gardeners can buy the goods necessary for all year allotment gardening and the association buys potatoes, onions and seeds in bulk for its members. Many hundreds of plants are grown from seed every year. The association maintains strong links with other allotment sites whose members make good use of our trading hut. Committee members will strim and rotavate plots for new members. There is a new cabin where members can meet at weekends in the Summer for tea, coffee and refreshments.
The Association Show will take place this year on Saturday 11th August with friendly competition, we hope, amongst plot holders with categories to suit all ages and interests.
Chairman, John Batchelor said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for the 7th time. We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining Roeshot Hill to such a high standard.
The association has worked very hard this year, not only in maintaining the site but to purchase, install and fit out two new sea containers to replace vandalised wooden sheds and stolen equipment. It has been very pleasing to see an increase in the number younger of young plot holders.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme, with more Green Flags awarded this year than last year.”
“Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We are proud to have so many wonderful green spaces in the UK for people to enjoy, and hope that next year, we award even more flags.”
- Ends -
Notes to Editors
The Green Flag Awards Scheme (http://greenflagaward.org/) is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, Keep Wales Tidy and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.
Keep Britain Tidy is a leading environmental charity. We inspire people to be litter-free, to waste less and to live more. We are run programmes including Eco-Schools, the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces and the Blue Flag/ Seaside Awards for beaches. To find out more about Keep Britain Tidy, our programmes and campaigns visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.
Any green space that is accessible to the public is eligible to enter for a Green Flag Award. Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status. A Green Flag Community Award recognises quality sites managed by voluntary and community groups. Green Heritage Site accreditation is judged on the treatment of the site’s historic features and the standard of conservation.
Press enquiries
Contact the Keep Britain Tidy press office:
Helen Bingham 01942 612617 helen.bingham@keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy Mobile: 07768 880016
Keep Britain Tidy has ISDN radio facilities for interviews
ISDN: 01942 322178
Please contact the press office in advance to make arrangements
