News
Latest news from Chipping in Bloom is featured here. You can also view our videos at the Chipping in Bloom YouTube Channel.
For previous years' news, use the following links: 2023
Judging day - Britain in Bloom
We welcomed national Britain in Bloom Judges Ruth Growney and Jon Wheatley to Chipping in early August on a windy but sunny day. The village looked fantastic, and we'd like to thank everyone for their support. The Mayor of Ribble Valley, members of the Parish Council and several former members of Chipping in Bloom joined us for the celebration.
Judging day - NW in Bloom
It was a beautiful sunny morning when NW in Bloom judges Bernard Pendleton and Teresa Potter came to Chipping. Both appeared to enjoy their visit, but they were playing their cards very close to their chest. We won't find out how we did until the autumn!
Chipping Meadow Survey
Chipping in Bloom volunteers joined training led by the Forest of Bowland AONB and Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust in the identification of wild flowers and grasses. We have put this knowledge to the test in early summer 2024, by carrying out surveys of meadows in the Chipping area to help understand whether valuable species are thriving. We are pleased to report that the Chipping's fields are full of beautiful and rare plants.
Big Help Out 2024
Around 60 people joined our 'Big Help Out' event in June - clearing litter and weeds, laying mulch on some of the larger beds and trees around the village green, restoring signs and benches - and then joining us in a 'thank you' barbecue paid for by Chipping Parish Council.
New 'Moon Garden' for night time pollinators
The bed by the greenhouse in St Mary's Community Wildlife Garden has been specifically planted for night time pollinators especially moths.
The planting colour pallet is primarily pale, white, lilac, pale pink however many of the plants reflect moonlight and appear to glow in the dark. Further information can be found here.
Chipping Open Gardens 2024
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June
Chipping held an 'open gardens' weekend. Around 100 people joined garden owners and volunteers touring the 9 beautiful show gardens, exchanging growing tips, and enjoying refreshments.
Sowing the mini haymeadow
In April 2024, pupils from St Mary's RC Primary School joined members of the Chipping in Bloom group to sow seeds in our mini haymeadow. The seeds had been collected the previous year and saved to rejuvenate the meadow this summer.
The young people spent time looking around the Wildlife Garden, and spotted newts in our pond!
Chipping in Bloom spring coffee morning
Thank you to everyone who came along to our coffee morning at the Village Hall. Through your kind donations, buying plants, raffle tickets, drinks and cake, we have raised plenty of money to carry on our work in the village. We hope that you enjoyed the event.
Chipping selected for National Britain in Bloom finals in 2024
Amazing news - Chipping in Bloom has been selected to represent the North West region in the 2024 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals in the Village category! For further information, read the Britain in Bloom announcement. As soon as we know more about the judging, we will put the details on this page.
Making a 'dead hedge' in St Mary's Community Wildlife Garden
As we don't have a suitable mature hedge in our Wildlife Garden, instead of 'laying' a hedge Chipping in Bloom volunteers have created a 'dead hedge' using cuttings from hedges and shrubs from around the village. Dead hedges provide hiding places and nesting habitats for all sorts of creatures, as well as food for insects.
Willow flower - CiB logo
Using skills learned in our Willow Weaving Workshop, one of our Group members has created our Chipping in Bloom logo by shaping willow stems in the Wildlife Garden to form a flower. Thank you, Jean - it is amazing!
Spring clean....
Chipping in Bloom volunteers have been getting to grips with a range of spring cleaning tasks around the village. We have cleaned our greenhouse, spruced up planters and pots and refurbished the bug hotel.
There are plenty of jobs still to do and all help is welcome!