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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