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Syston Town Council – East Midlands in Bloom
Portfolio 2019
Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 1 of 38
Contents
A Taste of Syston History 3
Horticultural Achievements 4-10
Wildflower Areas 4-7
Hanging Baskets 8
Cleaning up Closed Church Yard St Peter & St Paul 9
We Love our Trees 9-10
5000 Crocuses from Rotary Club 10
Environmental Responsibility 10-13
Recycled Plaswood Borders 11
Bees 12
Barkby Brook 13-14
Community Participation 15-18
Allotments 15
Syston and District U3A Gardening Group 15-16
Regular Community Volunteers 16-17
Syston Bowling Club 18
Syston in Bloom 18
Local Schools 18
Seasonal Colour 19-30
End of Summer 2018 19
Autumn 2018 20-22
Winter 2018 22-23
Spring 2019 24-30
On-Going and New Projects 31-35
Refurbishment and Replace of town/park benches 31-32
Watermead Development 33
Great British Spring Clean 34-35
East Midlands in Bloom Presentation Evening 2018 36
Sponsors 37
Judging Route 38
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A Taste of Syston History
Syston probably came into existence during the Anglo Saxon period. In spite of its position
next to a major Roman road, the Fosseway, and proximity to two sizable rivers there is little
evidence of earlier habitation.
The origin of the name Syston is in dispute but some believe it may have been after the
Angel, Sigehae who gave his name to a farmstead on the site which later grew into a village.
It is possible he came to the area in the sixth century as there is evidence of colonisation in
the Wreake Valley at this time.
St Peter and St Paul Church early twentieth century
The church is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul and their combined emblems of a
crossed sword and keys are variously displayed in the church. These emblems are also used
by the St Peter and St Paul Aided Primary School and the Town Council.
Syston retains many of its original thatched roofed cottages but some were regretfully
pulled down in less enlightened times and others had the roofs altered to local slate.
This photograph is of the Community Centre taken after re-opening in May 2002.
Much of the information above has been taken from 'Syston Past', a book published by
Syston Historical Society. The writer is grateful for the use of this material. TJG
Syston Community Centre 2019
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Wildflower Areas/Environmental Responsibility Syston started wildflower planting schemes in 2017 in Central Park; we have now extended this to the cemetery and the closed churchyard of St Peter & St Paul Church. This is to encourage as diverse a range of insect species as possible, knowing that they form an essential part of the eco-system. Even the smallest wildflower meadow will provide homes and food for many of the creatures that enrich our lives. This can at times, look untidy but we aim to persevere as each year brings better results. Central Park Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 4 of 38
Central Park – Bees love Poppies Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 5 of 38
Poppies – Central Park
Local Business in Bloom
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Wildflower turf rug planted in 2019 at St Peter & St Paul Churchyard Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 7 of 38
Beautiful Floral Display from 119 Hanging Baskets in our Town 75 of these have been sponsored by local businesses – listed at the back of the booklet. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 8 of 38
Cleaning up our Closed Churchyard – St Peter & St Paul Church
Work continues on cleaning up our Closed Churchyard. A Church Yard Panel,
comprising of Councillors, the PCC, Church Wardens and members of the
public, are continuing their plan to make the Church Yard an attractive place
for quiet reflection as well as a beautiful setting for weddings, baptisms and
other celebrations. A wildflower area has recently been planted (photo on
page 8), trees have been cut back and the iron gate has been repainted.
We Love our Trees
All our trees were assessed for health, expected life and recommended
maintenance by a qualified tree surveyor in 2015; during 2016 and 2017, all
recommended tree works were carried out, starting with the more urgent
cases through to the advisories. 2018 and 2019 have seen the re-surveying of
all trees in our parks and areas of high footfall.
Trees in Central Park
As with the original survey, all trees identified as requiring Urgent, Essential or
Moderate Action works are being maintained.
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Tree Tag ID Disc During the Autumn 2018 we worked with Charnwood Borough Council and gave our residents 200 free trees for their gardens. A further 90 were given to the Council for planting in the new cemetery. 5000 Crocuses from Rotary Club 5000 purple bulbs from Rotary Club as part of their Greening Grey Britain for Health and Happiness campaign, planted by Tesco employees in 2017, continue to grow and thrive in Central Park. Planted out by Tesco employees last year, this Spring the Crocuses continued to flourish. Environmental Responsibility Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 10 of 38
Recycled Plaswood Logs for Edging Borders We started replacing all our edging borders with more environmentally friendly recycled Plaswood logs. The logs look very much like wood but are made from recycled materials, need no maintenance and are guaranteed for 90 years. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 11 of 38
The Bees love this Escallonia Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 12 of 38
We use rain water butts at the Barkby Road Cemetery and have two more ready to install at our new Cemetery, due for completion at the end of July 2019. Barkby Brook, Syston Syston Brook is cleaned weekly and houses many families of ducks and moor hens each year. We are currently working with the Environment Agency to look at ways to reduce flood risk, improve environmental quality and biodiversity. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 13 of 38
Barkby Brook, Syston Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 14 of 38
Community Participation
Syston Allotment Society are a thriving, active group. They hold an Annual
Open Day with competitions for various categories, some for children,
including tallest sunflower, largest cabbage, and others for adults, best jam etc.
St Peter & St Paul School have an allotment plot. A visit will take place on the
route. The Allotments also have their own natural well.
Allotment Open Day
Syston’s local Volunteer Group U3A Gardening Club have helped to design and
plant out our flower tubs – on Judging Route, photographs below evidence
their participation. Two members of U3A Gardening Club will be taking judges
on the judging route today and several more will join us for refreshments.
Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 15 of 38Our regular volunteers, Peter, Simon and Nathan. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 16 of 38
Volunteer, David. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 17 of 38
Syston Bowls Club Syston Bowls Club are located on Central Park, they have an established Gardening Group whose work not only enhances the Bowling Club but also impacts on Central Park. Syston in Bloom Local volunteer group, Syston in Bloom have been working with Network Rail and local businesses to enhance the appearance of the Syston Railway Station, Town Square and outside the Methodist Church on High Street: to be viewed on the Judging Route. Local Schools Merton School have their own allotment plot and will be visited on the judging route. The Montessori School have been working with the U3A Gardening Club this year and have been growing strawberries. They are also entering their school garden this year and will be visited on the judging route. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 18 of 38
Seasonal Colour – End of Summer 2018 Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 19 of 38
Autumn
Central Park
Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 20 of 38The Green Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 21 of 38
Memorial Procession – 70 lamp post poppies were on display in Syston
• Silent Soldiers installed at Community Centre and Central Park – on route
• WW1 Centenary Bench installed at Central Park – on route
• New flagpole and Standard Flag installed at Central Park – on route
Syston’s Christmas Celebrations – December 2018
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Spring
Starting to cultivate snowdrops at the Cemetery
Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 24 of 38Central Park - Spring Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 25 of 38
Central Park -Spring Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 26 of 38
Barkby Road Cemetery - Spring Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 27 of 38
Planters outside Aldi – U3A Gardening Group – Spring blooms Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 28 of 38
Easter Bonnet for Post Box Central Park – late Spring Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 29 of 38
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On-Going and New Projects Refurbishment and/or replacement of town benches Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 31 of 38
Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 32 of 38
Watermead Development
We have a long-term strategy to regenerate Thurmaston and the surrounding
communities including Watermead Country Park over the next 15 years.
Under the Watermead Regeneration Corridor project an action plan sets out
nearly 30 short, medium and long-term goals.
Some of the key objectives are to:
• improve walking links between the park, Leicester City and Thurmaston and to
improve the experience of visitors to the area
• develop the public areas in Thurmaston, particularly along Melton Road, to
make them more attractive for pedestrians while encouraging the
redevelopment of buildings for community, cultural and food and drink users
• improve access to Watermead Country Park, add a visitor centre, raise its
profile and encourage it to be used for events
• encourage more use of the River Soar and Grand Union Canal by adding
moorings and making the open spaces around both more attractive
• over the long term, encourage high-quality residential, business and leisure
development near to Leicester Marina
Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 33 of 38Great British Spring Clean Took place on Sunday, 14 April 2019 Charnwood Borough Council provided the litter pickers, hoops and bin bags, Serco, collected all the waste bags. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 34 of 38
Wilko Staff Two further Litter Picks are planned for Sunday, 28 July and Sunday, 8 September. Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 35 of 38
Presentation Evening 2018 Judges last year recommended that we hold a presentation evening to celebrate our Silver Gilt Award and to award the Front Garden competition winner and the Best Pub Front Garden. Mr Sai Baba and family – winner of the Front Garden Competition Thank you to U3A Thank you to Syston in Bloom Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 36 of 38
Shops Sponsoring Hanging Baskets in Syston A & A Mortgages Wreake Valley Flooring Jennings Paper Moon Syston Post Office Scissors Harborough Portas Village Bakery De Montfort Memorials Brook Café Boudoir Hair & Beauty Byrite Henry Smith & Hamilton Cost Cutter Carpets Natural World LFI Kitchens Syston Eyecare Sunlit Chemist Top Drawer The Bakery Shop Syston Card Shop Just Gents George Walker Fosseway Freight Waynes Hair Design DDC The Bay Tree Syston Chiropractic The Beer Pharmacie Occasions Tea Rooms Harrison Murray Syston Social Club Fox & Hounds Gamble & Hollis Millington Travel (Flower Bed) Front Garden Competition Sponsors Goscote Nurseries - Cossington Rowena Garden Centre – Rothley Ideverde (Charnwood Borough Council Parks Contractors) Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 37 of 38
Judging Route Location Walk or by Car For your Comments 10 am Community Arrive by own cars leave by Centre foot Brookside (U3A) Walk St Pauls Court Walk Community Garden The Green Walk Lower Church Street Walk St Peter & St Paul Walk Church Upper Church Street Walk Syston Allotments Car waiting Methodist Church Drive by and pause (Syston in Bloom) Community Centre Drive Brook Bridge Walk Central Park Walk Park Square (rear) Walk Peace Gardens Walk War Memorial Walk Aldi (U3A) Walk Park Square (front) Walk Town Square (Syston in Walk Bloom) Walkers Way Car waiting Best Pub Garden, Park in pub car park Queen Victoria, High Street Barkby Road Cemetery Drive Merton School Drive Montessori School Walk Syston Railway Station Car waiting (Syston in Bloom) Best Front Garden Drive Roundhill Close Community Centre Park Syston – East Midlands in Bloom 2019 Page 38 of 38
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