Crowthorne and Sandhurst

An opportunity for all Crowthorne green-fingered residents. Although the Crowthorne Carnival itself is still several months away, you can start getting involved right away.

One contest that will be livening up the Crowthorne village this summer is the front garden competition. The organiser, Maureen Myers, says “the aim is to create a fun event that brightens our streets and fosters community spirit”.

There will be three classifications: balconies, hanging baskets & window boxes; small garden; and average/large garden. This means that almost anyone who lives in Crowthorne can enter the competition. The main requirement for entry is not a pristine lawn or perfect weed-free landscaped garden; it is simply that the garden enhances its local environment and can be viewed from the pavement.

Of course, a gorgeous garden doesn’t spring up overnight, so if you’re thinking of entering the competition, now’s the time to get sowing those seeds and potting those plants. Entry forms are available from the Crowthorne Carnival website, and should be completed and returned as soon as possible. For more information about the front garden competition, contact Maureen Myers on 01344 772325.

The theme for the 2008 Carnival is “Fun & Fantasy”. Crowthorne Carnival will start with the procession and fete on Saturday 5 July 2008, and will run until Sunday 13 July 2008 with various event throughout the week. There is still time to register for the fete and procession. More information and application forms are available from the website: www.crowthornecarnival.co.uk.