GOLD AWARD WINNERS in 2010 RHS Britain in Bloom ‘Large Village’ category

 

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Floral Guernsey is not just about planting flowers, it also aims to improve the Bailiwick environment with conservation projects, permanent planting schemes, recycling and sustainability projects. Here in St Pierre du Bois we embrace their ethos by working with our parish community to enhance our natural environment!  

In 2010 we were delighted to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the RHS 'Brtainin in Bloom' competition.  The parish was awarded  Gold in the Large Village category.  This is only the second time in the 40 year history of the competition that a 'first time finalist' has reached this standard.

Our initiatives include the creation of the Community Garden next to the Post Office which in 2010 was renamed  the Marie de Garis Community Garden in recognition of the doyenne of our parish who celebrated her 100th birthday in June that year.   

Another major project is Le Ch’min du Trésor, is a circular walk starting at Les Buttes (the parish green). It was opened to the public in May 2009.  Our aim is to maintain the unique natural environment and wildlife meadow.  In 2009 we organised the planting of over a hundred trees and last year living willow bird hides were created. 

In Spring 2009 over 50 pupils of La Houguette Primary School planted a line of trees at La Croix cemetery to provide a natural break between vehicles and the area of grass into which the cemetery will be extended.

The most important aspect for us as the Floral St Peter's Group is that we all enjoy being involved, and have a lot of fun in the process.

We much appreciate the support of a willing band of volunteers who have signed up to our 'Give an Hour' campaign and all the businesses, organisations and parishioners who support our initiaitves. 

St Pierre du Bois, now more commonly known as St Peter's is one of 10 parishes in Guernsey, the second largest of the Channel Islands.  One of the western 'country' parishes, it is bordered on three sides by Torteval, St Saviours, and the Forest.   Quiet country lanes meander through the parish to a winding cliff path which tops picturesque rugged cliffs on the island's south coast, and on the west coast a series of sandy beaches. 

To find out more about how we keep St Pierre du Bois blooming go to  http://youtu.be/GNuohaNbf3E (Video kindly provided by Visit Guernsey.)