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Portfolio: John Bennett 1.7.2012
HAYLE IN BLOOM 2012
Contents WELCOME TO HAYLE .................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................2
ACHIEVEMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 8
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PROJECTS .............................................................................. 17
REGENERATION ........................................................................................................................ 20
CONSERVATION, RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY .................................................................... 21
CORNWALL COUNCIL – PARKS AND GARDENS........................................................................... 24
ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................................... 26
CORPORATE SPONSORS ............................................................................................................ 28
MARKETING AND PUBLICITY ..................................................................................................... 28
FINAL THOUGHTS ...................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................. A1
HAYLE IN BLOOM COMMITTEE
Chairman Margaret Tanner
6 Trevarno Close, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5EN 01736-756772
chair@hayleinbloom.org.uk
Secretary Ingrid Kemp
16 St. John's St., Hayle, TR27 4LL 01736-756257
secretary@hayleinbloom.org.uk
Treasurer Mike Meadows
8 Market Place, Hayle treasurer@hayleinbloom.org.uk
CORMAC TEAM
Western Area Manager Tom Marks
Open Spaces Manager Jackie Mace
Hayle Head Gardener Michael Kemp
SOUTH WEST IN BLOOM JUDGES
Tony Moore
Helen Minall
Front Cover:
Top: The Loggans Roundabout. Logo photographed 11 June 2012. Centre: Hayle in Bloom’s Jubilee Celebration, 3 June 2012. Bottom: View across Penpol Creek, 5 April 2012. Small images: (Clockwise from top left) Hayle in Bloom team with Terry English at the unveiling of the steam
engine and engine house for our World Heritage display. Hayle in Bloom fireworks display over Copperhouse Pool. The refurbished bench at Station Hill.
Symbols:
l Horticultural Achievement l Environmental
Responsibility l Community Participation
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Welcome to Hayle
Hayle (or Heyl, meaning estuary in the ancient Cornish language) has a long and remarkable
history. A site of settlement since the Bronze Age, Irish and Breton sailors called here as early
as 1500BC to collect Cornish tin. In Roman times, large ships sailed up the estuary to St. Erth,
and by 500AD early Christian missionaries from Ireland were landing in the Heyl estuary.
In the Middle Ages, six great manors covered the area of the town, but Hayle is really a product
of the 18th and 19th centuries, when the town was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution.
The port fed the mines of West Cornwall with coal and timber, and iron foundries at either
end of the town developed communities around them. In the west, Harvey and Co. of Hayle
worked with Richard Trevithick and built pumping engines and mining equipment that they
sold worldwide; at the eastern end, the Cornish Copper Company also made iron goods,
including chains for Brunel’s Clifton suspension bridge, and later specialised in beaten copper.
Quays and wharves were built, the Steam Packet ran to Bristol and an early railway carried
goods inland. The historic importance of our harbour has been recognised as part of the Devon
and Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site. The estuary is now a protected reserve managed by
the RSPB and attracts birds and their watchers in large numbers. This includes Copperhouse
Pool, bordered by the subtropical King George V Memorial Walk with its astonishing display of
flowers and plants.
The Towans (Cornish for sand dunes), once the site of mines and, early in the 20th century, an
explosives works, now provide a huge variety of recreational opportunities. One of the finest
stretches of beach in the country, swimming, surfing, sand yachting, kite surfing (and kite
flying) are all available – as are most water activities.
Although proud of its past, Hayle is a forward-looking town. With the redevelopment of the
harbour area and regeneration of the town centre well under way, and with the support of
Hayle in Bloom and the town’s many organisations, Hayle will become an even better place to
live, work and visit.
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Introduction History
Hayle's Britain in Bloom group was formed in January 2000 with the aim of entering the Britain
in Bloom competitions and to enhance and beautify our town. We received strong support
from the town council then and continue to do so now. The first meeting of the group was not
held until January 2001, when a 'working party' was set up, and our first entry, which was
judged on 26 July, gained a Highly Commended Award.
Our second year of entry was in July 2002. At the awards presentation of the Bath & West Show
in Somerset, on 6 September, Hayle won a Silver Gilt Award and also the Sargent Trophy for
outstanding effort and dedication from a competition entry.
In 2003 we achieved the coveted Gold Award and also the London & Manchester Trophy for
Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Initiative for Small Towns/Villages. In 2004 and
2005 we received Silver-Gilt awards and also grants from B&Q for £2,500 enabling us to
enhance the area around the town’s open-air swimming pool. We also received a grant from
the Liveability Fund for £2,040 towards purchasing various items of tools, planters and other
horticultural equipment.
Our banner year was 2006 when we achieved not only a Gold Award but also the Abbiss Cup
for the best municipal planting of a roundabout. Our roundabout at Loggans was voted the
best in the whole of the South West. We also received a Neighbourhood Award for our Adopt-
a-Plot scheme, and our entry in the Schools’ Painting Competition, by Victoria Emberson from
Hayle Community School, won first prize.
In 2007, we were entered in the National Competition for the first time and achieved a
respectable Silver-Gilt. In the SWTA competition we again achieved Gold. And Marjorie
Roberts, our chair, was awarded the Shredded
Wheat Community Champion prize.
At the 2008 South West in Bloom presentations we
were again awarded a Gold in our category – and
then received the astounding news that we have
taken the SWTA Cup! The judges praised Hayle's
work and gave honourable mentions to our web site
and portfolio.
2009 saw another Silver-Gilt in the National
Competition – just 3 points off Gold and the section
winner. However, we topped the scoreboard again
in the SWTA competition with both Gold and the
SWTA Cup. Neighbourhood Awards recognised our Library Wildlife Garden, the Adopt-a-Plot
scheme and the Millpond.
In 2010 we made it three in a row, with both Gold and the SWTA Cup again. A new
Neighbourhood Award (Outstanding) was received for the King George V Memorial Walk.
And 2011 saw us taking Gold for the sixth year in a row plus six Neighbourhood Awards
including ‘Outstanding’ for the King George V Memorial Walk.
PAINTING BY CHRISTIAN TURNER, ST. PIRAN'S SCHOOL
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Major Projects/Successes Through The Years (2011/12: new this year)
Highlighted below are some of the major projects that have helped to brighten up the town
over recent years. More details of some of these projects are included later in this portfolio.
Adopt-a-Plot scheme, which encourages over 30 volunteer gardeners to give their time
to beautifying Hayle.
Town branding: standardised logo, colour, flags, banners and documents give a
consistent image of the town.
Streetscape: improvement of the street furniture at Copperhouse and complete
renovation of Foundry Square.
Millpond: restoration and on-going maintenance of this historic pond, now an
important nature reserve and recreational area.
51 blue plaques installed around the town celebrate our heritage, many related to the
World Heritage Site.
Harbour Development and
Regeneration of World Heritage
Site: Hayle Harbour is now part of
the Cornwall and West Devon
Mining Landscape World
Heritage Site in recognition of the
major role it played during the
industrial revolution. The harbour
development will restore many of
the important historical features
of the harbour.
Breathing Spaces: design and
implementation of a butterfly and
wildlife garden at Hayle Library
provides a habitat for wildflowers and a host of insects.
Beast Mansion installed on King George V Memorial Walk and maintained by Bodriggy
Academy.
Hayle becomes first ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town in Cornwall.
The Copperhouse Family Activity Trail issued with help from Hayle in Bloom and
Walkers are Welcome.
Creation of 40 allotments on Lethlean Lane: all were immediately snapped up and a
friendly Allotment Association now partners with Hayle in Bloom.
Swimming Pool: landscaping, decorating and planting of the open-air swimming pool
and surrounding area. (2011/12)
Grants: Substantial grants are awarded by Hayle Town Council, Cornwall Council and
local businesses. (2011/12)
Hayle in Bloom receives a certificate from the Lord Lieutenant for being nominated for
the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. (2011/12)
Schools: excellent involvement of local schools including adopt-a-plot. Bodriggy
Academy is continuing its successful adopt-a-plot on the King George V Memorial
Walk. All local schools participate in our Jubilee celebration. (2011/12)
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Second edition of Discover Hayle map is printed, with
an emphasis on discovering the area without the use
of a car. (2011/12)
Hayle in Bloom chair Margaret Tanner is selected
‘Woman of the Year’ by Hayle Town Council. (2011/12)
Creation of a flower bed and tin mine model to
celebrate Hayle’s World Heritage Status. (2011/12)
‘Blooming Hayle’ Jubilee celebration is organised by
Hayle in Bloom and attended by over 3,000 people.
(2011/12)
First fireworks display in Hayle for over a decade as
part of Hayle in Bloom’s Jubilee celebration. (2011/12)
Six benches repaired, refurbished and painted
throughout the town. (2011/12)
New bench locations on the Memorial Walk. (2011/12)
Kew Gardens donates two Ulmus Plotii to
commemorate the Jubilee. An Indian Chestnut was
donated to Hayle by Kew 77 years ago. (2011/12)
Number of Volunteers
We have over 30 adopt-a-plotters and at least 60 other active supporters plus several classes of
schoolchildren and disabled volunteers from Heather Lane Nurseries. The numbers continue
to grow every year as do the number of corporate sponsors. Corporate sponsors include Terrill
Bros (Founders) Ltd., Bodriggy Academy, Sandsifter Bar, the Old Quay House, Wyevale
Garden Centre and the Haven Holiday Park. We are also supported by dozens of small
businesses throughout the town.
Key Community Partnerships
Hayle Rose and Cabbage Horticultural Society: active members
Hayle Flower Club: adopting the Touch and Scent Garden
Chamber of Commerce: supporting with posters, donations and publicity
Day Care Centre: support and elder involvement
Probation Service: young offender involvement
Hayle Youth Project: youth projects
Walkers are Welcome: town walks and maps
Paradise Park: gardening support, adopt-a-plot
Haven Holiday Park: green weekends, beach clean-ups, recycling, car-free days
Wyevale Garden Centre: adopt-a-plot, plants and support
Hayle Lions: financial and organisational support
Fund Raising and Support
Chamber of Commerce Hayle Town Council Cornwall Council Terrill Bros Foundry
The Cooperative Group Local corporate sponsors, large and small Strawberry Leisure Sandsifter restaurant
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The Year in Pictures
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011
Accepting prize at Cornwall in Bloom The Rescorla Memorial on Penpol Terrace
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
New slate markers on the Coastal Footpath A curlew on Copperhouse Pool
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012
Work starts on the Memorial Walk 15 bird boxes installed on the Railway Walk
24.10.11 9.9.11
8.11.11 18.12.11
23.01.12 12.02.12
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MARCH 2012
Cornwall’s signature flower Chris tends his goldfish
New bench overlooking Copperhouse Pool A new location for a bench
APRIL 2012
Blossoms at the harbour Lilac time
The 2011/12 winter was milder but it took until March for a good spell of sunshine to get things going.
5.04.12 20.04.12
19.03.12 26.03.12
19.03.12 19.03.12
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MAY 2012
Terry proudly displays his Pumping Engine The team with the Pumping Engine
JUNE 2012
Crowds at the Jubilee celebration The Hayle Lions boat
On the roundabout A Jubilee flowerbed
Hayle Estuary provides the first resting place for many migratory birds. In the winter you can see Widgeon, Teal, Shelduck, Dunlin and Curlew
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Kew donated this rare elm First steam vehicle – Puffing Devil
Achievements
2012 Activities
Hayle in Bloom Nominated for Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service [l]
Hayle in Bloom was one of only six organisations in Cornwall nominated for the Queen’s
Award for Voluntary Service. The Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Col. Edward Bolitho, presented
certificates to all nominees. In the citation for Hayle in Bloom he said:
“We have seen many ‘In Bloom’ groups over the years, but when our reviewers visited Hayle in
Bloom we recognised that they were ‘head and shoulders’ above the others. Their total
inclusion of all segments of the community was outstanding.”
(L-R): MIKE KEMP [HEAD GARDENER], ANNE-MARIE RANCE [HIB], COL. EDWARD BOLITHO, MARGARET TANNER
[CHAIR HIB), CLLR. PAT HARVEY [CHAIR CORNWALL COUNCIL], RAY WYSE [HIB]
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Kew Gardens Donates Rare Elm for Diamond Jubilee [l l]
In 1935, for the Silver Jubilee of King George V
and Queen Mary, the local council chose to
create the King George V Memorial Walk as
its Jubilee project. Part of the project was an
arboretum, and the council wrote to Kew
Gardens to seek a donation of a rare tree. Kew
responded by sending an Indian Chestnut –
and its grand-daughter is still alive today.
For the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
II, then mayor John Bennett wrote again to
Kew to see if they would repeat their
generosity. The response was an immediate
‘yes’ – and in May Hayle in Bloom members
Anne-Marie Rance and Ingrid Kemp travelled
to London to collect two specimens of Ulmus
Plotii, or Plot’s Elm. A native of England, this
species is considered to be Britain’s rarest
Elm. We hope it will flourish in our south-
facing, sheltered location.
Enormous thanks to Kew. We hope we’ll be
back before 77 years.
Hayle in Bloom Chairman Named ‘Female Citizen of the Year’ [l]
In May 2012, new Hayle mayor Jayne Ninnes announced her selections for citizens and
organisations of the year. For Female Citizen of the Year she chose Margaret Tanner saying:
“I am sure many of you will know of the excellent work that Margaret
does for Hayle in Bloom, Churches Together, Cancer Research UK in
Hayle, of which she is the treasurer, Hayle Food Bank, St Joseph’s and
much more. I would like to share with you one comment from one of
her nominations, which I feel really explains why Margret deserves this
award: ‘She is a remarkable lady who is constantly out and about
working for the people of Hayle. It easy to appreciate her impact if you
think what Hayle would be like without her as she has an innate ability
to bring out the best in people. She sees the potential in everyone and
tries to make everyone feel good about themselves.’ Ladies and
gentlemen, the award goes to Margaret Tanner.”
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New and Refurbished Benches [l l]
A major restoration of benches took place this year. Six were refurbished and repainted in
‘Hayle blue’ and two new locations were created. The refurbishment included repair of broken
cast iron legs – with thanks to Terrill (Bros) Foundry for welding and sand-blasting.
DISCOVER HAYLE MAP [l l]
To encourage the discovery of Hayle and the surrounding area
without the use of a car, we created and launched the Discover
Hayle map. It describes the flora, fauna and heritage of the
area and is available for £1 from the Hayle Tourist Information
Centre, accommodation providers and retail outlets
throughout Hayle, Gwinear-Gwithian and St. Erth. Having
distributed 20,000 maps in the first year, we have now updated
it and issued a second edition.
Visit the website at www.haylemap.org.uk.
In Roman times, large ships sailed up the estuary to St Erth, and by 500AD early Christian missionaries from Ireland were landing in the Heyl estuary.
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THE COPPERHOUSE FAMILY ACTIVITY TRAIL [l l]
The Copperhouse Family Activity Trail, originally
released with the Discover Hayle map, continues to be
popular with families.
Thanks to the support of Hayle in Bloom and Walkers
Are Welcome, the map is full of information and fun
things to do.
Everyone can join in the fun by downloading a copy or
picking one up from the Council office, the library or
the Tourist Information Centre.
www.hayletowncouncil.net/walks.htm
WALKERS ARE WELCOME [l l]
Hayle was the first town in Cornwall to be awarded Walkers Are
Welcome status. There is an active management committee that
continues to ensure popular walks are well-maintained, regular guided
walks are available and new paths are created.
WORLD HERITAGE SITE – ENGINE HOUSE [l l]
The Cornwall and West Devon Mining World
Heritage Site was inscribed in 2006 and most of
Hayle is contained within the Site. The
inscription states:
“The Port of Hayle was a product of the Industrial
Revolution during the late 18th and 19th centuries. It
played a distinguished role in Cornish economic and
social history. The Area includes the principal
surviving historic fabric of the largest fully integrated
mining port and steam engine manufacturing centre
anywhere in Britain.”
This year, Hayle in Bloom wanted to honour the
WHS by creating a flower bed complete with an
Engine House. So we approached Terry English,
an armourer and film prop maker (e.g., Excalibur, Aliens, Harry Potter, Highlander, and
Batman & Robin), to give us a hand. The astonishing result is shown in the photograph at left.
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BLUE PLAQUES [l l]
Ten years ago, the town erected 25 blue
plaques identifying interesting heritage sites
throughout the town. Some of these were
missing or damaged, and many important
sites were unmarked.
In 2010, we created 51 new blue plaques –
and, since much of Hayle is in a World
Heritage Site, we also received permission to
use the WHS logo on most of the plaques.
All of the plaques are indicated on the new
Discover Hayle map.
In 2012 we added new plaques for Penpol
House and Bodriggy House. We also have a Smartphone ‘app’ in development that shows the
plaques’ locations and provides additional information for users.
Wharves Branch Line Bird Boxes [l l l]
The Wharves Branch Line is now well established as a
pleasant wildlife-friendly walk right in the town. Our
team keeps the paths clear while leaving as much as
possible to nature.
Earlier this year, before the nesting season, we
installed 15 bird boxes to encourage even more birds
to add to the delightful birdsong on this walk.
We have more plans for this walk, including:
restoration of the historic sand drag (used for slowing
runaway trains); putting in a new gate; adding
benches; creating better footpaths to the adjacent
housing estate.
Copperhouse is named after the Cornish Copper Company, which ran a copper smelter and other works between 1758 and about 1860.
The distinctive black blocks used for walls and buildings around Copperhouse are called ‘scoria’ (from the Latin for ‘rust’), made of slag from the Cornish Copper Company’s furnaces.
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The King George V Memorial Walk was created in 1935 to commemorate the
Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.
The King George V Arboretum, which is laid out parallel to the Memorial Walk,
comprises a very fine collection of specimen trees planted in 1952. It was the gift
of the Harvey family to the people of Hayle.
Blooming Hayle Jubilee Celebration [l]
We love the King George V Memorial Walk so much that in
2011 Hayle in Bloom decided to have a celebration day. By
closing the Walk to traffic, we could let families enjoy it to
its full potential along with local entertainment and dozens
of stalls organised by town charities, organisations and
businesses.
Last year’s event was so popular that we repeated it this
year, turning it into a Diamond Jubilee celebration. London
had downpours, but we were luckier in this part of
Cornwall, and the rain did not start until an hour after we
had finished.
The Jubilee celebration was a huge success and the charities
involved reported better-than-expected donations. Between
3,000 and 5,000 people packed the Memorial Walk and everyone reported having a great time.
The Hayle in Bloom committee produced a Souvenir Guide, which included information about
Hayle’s previous Jubilee celebrations dating back to 1887. Here are a few photographs from the
event:
Thousands filled the Memorial Walk Every parade needs a marching band
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Prior and On-going Achievements
Hayle in Bloom Logo [l]
In 2010 the Hayle in Bloom committee looked at a number of designs for a logo. The final
choice was designed by Ingrid Kemp, wife of head gardener Mike Kemp.
Hayle is the home of the steam engine A properly bunted Memorial Walk
The ‘Puffing Devil’ was the first powered road vehicle . . .
. . . and is handy for warming pasties
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The colour of the outer ring was chosen to be the same as the Hayle town logo, to provide a
consistent ‘branding’ feel to signs around the town.
Corporate Sponsors with Strong Environmental Credentials [l l]
We are delighted to count Wyevale Garden Centre and the Haven Holiday Park among our
corporate sponsors.
Wyevale has also taken on an Adopt-a-Plot at Foundry Square and supports
us with plants and supplies.
The Haven Holiday Park is an exemplar of how to run a business in an
environmentally friendly way. The Haven not only manages its business
with regard to the environment but also encourages its visitors to recycle, respect the
environment and to have car-free days. Manager June Donnery also helped Hayle in Bloom in
2010 to organise David Bellamy’s visit to our projects, especially the Wildlife Garden.
Harbour Development and Regeneration of WHS [l]
ING Real Estate, UK Ltd. has received outline planning permission for a £210 million
development at Hayle Harbour and detailed planning permission for South Quay.
The project will redevelop the harbour area and renovate the damaged harbour walls. There
will be 800 new dwellings as well as industrial, office and retail developments. And, most
importantly, restoration of our historic sluices will permit maintenance of the estuary channel
without the need for harmful dredging.
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Town Guide [l]
Hayle Town Council has produced a colourful Town Guide that includes a page on Hayle in
Bloom. The guide presents Hayle as an excellent place to live in and to visit and encourages
businesses to relocate here. The Town Guide was updated and reissued in 2011.
Town Logo [l]
In 2010 the Hayle Area Plan Partnership, which is responsible for
the Hayle and district plan for the period 2006-2026, endorsed
the town logo produced with the help of Nixon Design of Hayle.
The copyright’s logo resides with the Hayle Town Council, which
ensures that it is used appropriately.
And here is the Town Logo at the Carwin Rise roundabout soon after planting in 2010.
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Community Involvement and Projects ADOPT-A-PLOT [l l l]
The Hayle in Bloom Adopt-a-Plot scheme continues to grow from year to year. We now have
over 30 members tending plots around the town, from Copperhouse to Foundry and all along
the King George V Memorial Walk. Under the guidance of head gardener Mike Kemp, the
adopt-a-plotters weed, plant and tend the plots to give the gardeners an opportunity to use
their skills elsewhere. The Adopt-a-Plot scheme is managed by Ann Foreman. who, even in her
ninth decade, still sets us a fine example. Volunteers have recorded over 1,000 hours of work
over the year.
CARNSEW MEADOWS BOAT [l l]
This small field at Carnsew Meadows was a wasteland until adopted by Bob Lloyd. Bob has
lovingly turned the area into a pleasant meadow with a floral boat. It is planted with a variety
of plants and wild flowers that pop up at different times of the year. We have already had a fine
show of poppies.
Bob has also adopted many
of the ‘western approaches’
to Hayle and tidied up the
grass on the Plantation
and some of the verges.
This is a fine example of
how Adopt-a-Plotting
works in the hands of a
keen and public-spirited
volunteer.
We are hopeful that this
land might be gifted to the
public domain in due
course.
WILDLIFE GARDEN [l l l]
Thanks to a Big Lottery Fund grant we designed and built a wildlife garden with a special
emphasis on attracting butterflies, for which we received awards in 2010 and 2011. The garden
was created behind the Hayle Library adjacent to Copperhouse Pool and combines stone walls,
hedges, paths, seats and a shelter, to provide an ideal place for wildlife and a calm, relaxing
environment for humans to watch them.
The project was supported by Hayle and district schools.
Copperhouse Pool has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest
since 1951 and was sold to the RSPB for £1 in the 1980s.
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Churks, Clidgy & Doodle-Dashers and Hayle Archive[l]
Hayle ran a funded Oral History Project until 2011,
culminating in the production of a book, Churks,
Clidgy & Do0dle-Dashers: Hayle Tales and Trails.
The book received tremendous praise, having been
nominated for a Holyer an Gof prize by the
Cornish Gorsedd, and has had a second printing.
The Oral History project now continues with the
help of volunteers.
Hayle also has an official Archive, housed in the
old Brewery Office that was saved from
dereliction. The Churks, Clidgy and Doodle-
Dashers book provides income to support the
Hayle Archive.
BUSINESSES AND ORGANISATIONS
HAYLE ROSE AND CABBAGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l l l]
Hayle in Bloom works closely with the Hayle Rose &
Cabbage Horticultural Society and shares many members.
The Rose & Cabbage Society puts on a programme of
lectures and activities throughout the year, runs an
annual Summer Show (now in its 40th year) during
Heylfest week, and sponsors a host of prizes for flowers,
fruit, gardens, hanging baskets and much more.
One of the Rose & Cabbage Society’s prize-winning gardens
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PARADISE PARK [l l l]
Paradise Park has always been a strong supporter of Hayle in Bloom and is itself an exemplar of
conservation, good management and skilled gardening. Hayle in Bloom is proud to be
associated with Paradise Park.
For more on Paradise Park, please see www.paradisepark.org.uk.
SWIMMING POOL PROJECT [l l l]
The Hayle Swimming Pool was looking very tired when Hayle in Bloom sought a community
grant from B&Q. The grant was received and included plants and materials. This year Jewsons
donated the paint to give a second coat.
The Swimming Pool gardens are looking fantastic after several weekends of volunteer work but
the outer garden is suffering while the construction work takes place. Hopefully, it will be fully
restored next year.
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Copperhouse Flowerbeds Copperhouse Town Noticeboard
Regeneration STREETSCAPE [l l l]
The Streetscape project was an offshoot of the £4.1 million Hayle Townscape project funded by
EU Objective One, HLF, English Heritage, Regional Development Agency, Guinness Trust and
our local councils. Streetscape, completed in 2011, allowed for the much-needed improvement
to the public realm in both Copperhouse and Foundry.
The Foundry Square project involved the complete reworking of the junction with an eye to
improving the square for pedestrians. A large amount of Cornish granite was used to repave
the area and new lampposts, a beautiful bus shelter and renewed street furniture were
installed.
We have installed Italian Oak trees in giant tubs to add a final touch to the project.
FOUNDRY SQUARE [l l l]
This project is covered in Community Projects above. Following a £350,000 grant, Foundry
Square was completely redesigned with pedestrians in mind and now boasts large pavements
made of Cornish granite, stylish lampposts and a brand new bus shelter. With the eight trees,
the effect is stunning.
New Bus Shelter at Foundry Granite Pavements at Foundry
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Conservation, Recycling and Sustainability
OUR SUSTAINABLE GARDENING STRATEGIES: [l l]
Avoidance of monoculture by planting a diversity of plant material and employing crop rotation. Our flowerbeds display a wide variety of species and are rarely planted with a single species. The contents of each bed are recycled throughout the year and differ from year to year. Selection of disease-resistant plant varieties and those suited to the garden's natural environment. We are fortunate in not being plagued by many pests. No sprays or insecticides of any kind are used in our flower beds. Maintenance of soil to a high degree of fertility with organic matter and fertilisers. The soil is fertilised with organic matter, both manure and seaweed. Disease, weed and pest control uses benign properties or plant derivative pesticides and herbicides. Use of chemicals only where alternative methods are not viable and then only with the greatest discretion. Mulching with wood chips is used for weed control. Close planting is also used to reduce the light available to weeds. Chemical spraying is not used on flowerbeds at all. Employment of fewer water-hungry plants and alternative lawns. Where watering is necessary we have installed reservoir watering systems that apply the water directly to the roots, thus minimising evaporation. In our climate we are able to focus on drought-resistant plants such as the succulents. Plants that we use that are tolerant of dry conditions include: agapanthus, agave, aloe, puya, aeonium, aloe, gravilia and Southern Hemisphere plants such as phormium. Low maintenance in design and planting. We use reservoir watering schemes, close planting for weed control (such as African marigolds) and succulents. Plantings of trees and shrubs. King George V Memorial Walk has an arboretum and trees are planted throughout the town. Our trees include plane, Acer Platinoides, Tulip Tree, walnut, paulownia, beech and eucalypts. We have a huge variety of shrubs.
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Recycling, Rubbish & Waste [l]
Cornwall Council has selected Cory Environmental to
provide Cornwall’s waste and recycling collection service.
Cory Environmental is one of the UK's leading recycling,
waste management and energy recovery companies,
providing expert services in the collection, recycling and
disposal of waste as well as municipal cleansing. Cory also
manages street and beach cleansing and associated
services. This service commenced 1 April 2012 and now
every resident will receive the same service and recycle the same materials at the kerbside,
regardless of where they live in Cornwall.
In Cornwall, Cory currently provides waste collection, recycling and transfer services from the
depot at Newham, in Truro.
Garden waste makes up over 20% of the waste taken to the household recycling centres.
Cornwall Council has sold over 50,000 compost bins and provides a garden waste collection
service right across Cornwall. All of this waste is composted.
In addition, Cornwall Council has teamed up with getcomposting.com to provide an exclusive
offer of home compost bins and other great green products to promote and encourage
everyone to compost.
Cornwall Recycling Facility, Scorrier
Materials Recycling Facility, Waste Treatment and Waste Transfer Station
Cory Environmental has submitted a planning application to Cornwall Council for a recycling
and residual waste transfer facility at the planned Bio Park site near Scorrier, Redruth,
Cornwall. The proposal would allow the development of an integrated waste management
facility helping businesses in Cornwall to recycle more. The development will create a bespoke
waste management facility for Cory in a central location in the county.
Cory has worked closely with Hayle in Bloom and has attended our monthly meetings.
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The gardens of Bon Aer nursing
home in Foundry have been
created for the elderly residents’
enjoyment. Features include a
rockery and a pool
The Bon Aer residents are
encouraged to help with the
garden. Some are experienced
gardeners and have a few
suggestions of their own
The Touch and Scented Garden
focuses on aromas and bright
colours – particularly yellow,
which is easiest for the visually
impaired to see
Installing a number of signposts to the King George
V Memorial Walk resulted in an increase in visitors,
including some town residents who ‘didn’t know it
was there!’
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Cornwall Council/Cory Environmental – Parks and Gardens
ESSENTIAL SUPPORT
Underpinning the attractiveness of Hayle's open spaces is the support of the dedicated team of
workers of Cornwall Council and their contractor Cory Environmental.
STREET CLEANSING [l]
Much co-operation is given by the residents of Hayle who report
problems. Regular inspections ensure that good cleanliness standards
are maintained. The street cleansing team follows a programme of
scheduled routes designed to keep the area free of litter and debris.
The street cleansing team undertakes the removal of weeds, either
mechanically by machine, or manually with a hoe.
DOG MESS AWARENESS [l]
In 2010 Cornwall Council enacted Dog Control Orders permitting fixed
penalty tickets to be issued to those who do not clean up after their
dogs. Previously, council officers had to make a court appearance for
every violation – a slow and expensive process. Dog wardens regularly
patrol Hayle, and a number of tickets have already been issued.
ABANDONED VEHICLES [l]
The Council joined forces with the DVLA and the Police in an initiative to crack down on
untaxed vehicles in the Penwith area. The partnership targets unlicensed and abandoned
vehicles as part of the campaign to rid the area of discarded vehicles. The Council aims to
demonstrate what can be achieved in dealing with
the ever-increasing environmental problem caused
by abandoned vehicles, and in doing so improve
the quality of life for local people.
FLY TIPPING [l]
Although the Council runs a bulky waste
collection service and provides a Recycling Centre
nearby with skips at designated sites, fly tipping
does sometimes occur. All fly tipping is recorded
and collated monthly to submit to the
Environmental Agency, which has set up a
national database recording system known as 'Fly-
capture'. It is the Council's aim to collect all fly
tipping within one day of it being reported.
A ‘CUSTOMER ’ WAITS ANXIOUSLY FOR
A NEW DOG BIN TO BE INSTALLED.
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SCHOOL PROJECTS [l l l]
Hayle in Bloom maintains close contacts with schools in the area through the adopt-a-plot
scheme, supporting the South West in Bloom painting competitions and through projects such
as the nesting boxes, butterfly garden and school talks on protecting our environment.
BEAST MANSION [l l]
With the help of the Head Gardener from
Morrab Gardens, the children of Bodriggy
Academy primary school constructed a
‘Beast Mansion’ on the King George V
Memorial Walk. Designed to provide a
habitat for a wide range of ‘creepy crawlies’,
the children loved this project and monitor
it throughout the school year – whenever
they come down to attend to their adopt-a-
plot area.
WILDLIFE AND BUTTERFLY GARDEN [l l l]
Thanks to the Big Lottery
Fund’s Breathing Spaces
project, in 2009 Hayle in
Bloom worked with the
Hayle Library to create a
beautiful Wildlife and
Butterfly garden over-
looking the Copperhouse
Pool. The Wildlife
Garden won Neighbour-
hood Awards in 2010 and
2011.
Designed to encourage a
wide variety of wildlife,
the area has seats and a
shelter to allow quiet enjoyment of nature. Working with the Young Offenders Project, we
were also able to offer an opportunity for a useful community project.
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Environment RSPB ESTUARY CLEAN UPS [l l]
RSPB NOTICE BOARDS [l l]
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KEEP CORNWALL CLEAN WEEK [l l]
VOLUNTEER LITTER PICKERS [l l]
A number of Hayle in Bloom’s members are also diligent litter pickers year-round. Mary Coad
who has adopted the plot adjacent to the swimming pool, also take home several bags of
rubbish every week. Ann Foreman, the adopt-a-plot coordinator, has also arranged litter-
picking days and now supports the Clean Cornwall initiative.
WORKING WITH SCHOOLS [l l]
Ann Foreman has also given talks to children at local schools encouraging them not to create
litter in the first place and to be part of the solution by helping to pick up litter when they can.
Naturally, Ann stresses safety and hygiene in her talks.
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Hayle in Bloom has a regular entry in the Hayle pump
Corporate Sponsors Copperhouse
Angove Sports
Animal Veterinary Services
Blushh
Bradley’s Estate Agents
Copperhouse Pharmacy
Copperhouse Post Office
Cornwall Chiropractic
Cornwall Hospice
Dune Dress Shop
Hayle Vets
HQ Hairdressers
Marshall’s Estate Agents
Newell’s Travel
Wharf
Foundry
Biggleston’s
Mr. B’s Ice Cream
Footsteps
Foundry Chemist
Hayle Art Gallery
Other Partners and Sponsors
B&Q
Greenfield Plants
Hayle Town Council
Hayle Rose and Cabbage
Hayle Chamber of Commerce
Hotplants Plants Centre
Jewsons
Paradise Park
Cornwall Council
Wyevale Garden Centre
Haven Holiday Park
Terrill (Bros) Foundry
Thanks to our corporate sponsors, during the year we have received over £4,000 in donations,
and a lot more in supplies and services – plus a large addition to our public flower displays.
Marketing and Publicity THE PRESS [l]
Hayle in Bloom maintains a good relationship with our local reporters and we have regular
coverage of our activities and successes in The Cornishman, West Briton and the Hayle Times.
Some of the clips relating to our activities are shown in the Appendix below.
HAYLE PUMP [l]
Hayle is fortunate to have a community newsletter,
run by volunteers since 1994. The circulation is now
2,500 and is entirely funded by advertising. The
Pump provides a wonderful service to Hayle
residents and is a favoured choice for advertising by
local businesses. In fact, there is frequently not
enough space for all those who would like to place
an ad.
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OUR WEB SITE [l]
The Hayle in Bloom web site
(www.hayleinbloom.org.uk) has been in
operation for almost six years and is a
good way of communicating with
members and friends. We have links
from the Hayle Town Council web site
and from other town and district sites.
The site regularly gets 30-40 visits per
day.
In 2011 it was awarded the Barry Cruse Trophy for best Web Site.
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Final Thoughts The goal of the Britain in Bloom campaign is “to create lasting improvements to local
environments for the benefit of local residents, workers and visitors, now and for future
generations.” Hayle in Bloom was formed in 2000 because we shared this goal and wanted to
use the Britain in Bloom competition as a way of bringing the community together to achieve a
worthy objective.
This last year has seen some major changes for us in Hayle. Some of these are specific to Hayle
and Cornwall, and some are shared by similar groups throughout the country. With the move
to a unitary council in Cornwall, we lost some of the support and local focus we had been lucky
to have from our local district council. And, with the pressure of diminished funding applying
to all councils, we have seen a general reduction in local services.
However, now in our 12th year, Hayle in Bloom has risen to the challenge of filling any gaps that
have arisen – continuing to make Hayle a nicer place to live in and to visit. We also feel that we
have now reached sustainability with depth and breadth of membership, a large number of
commercial sponsors and an adaptable management team that shifts and evolves as people
come and go. Our Blooming Hayle Jubilee Celebration was an example of hundreds of people
working together to do good and have fun.
In the end, what comprises a community? It is a place where people can feel joy and happiness
in being with others of every capability, race, ability or disability. The Hayle in Bloom
community has always welcomed members from the mentally and physically challenged, the
probation service, youth services and schools and from all races and faiths – and we will
continue to do so. I am proud of what we have achieved over the last 10 years and look forward
with enthusiasm to the next ten.
We will continue to grow our community by reaching out to other groups, continuing our
work with schools and by inviting anyone and everyone to join us.
We hope to spread the joy that we get from helping Hayle to bloom.
Margaret Tanner
Chair, Hayle in Bloom, 2012
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