AWARDS
Britain in Bloom
For three consecutive years the Heaton Graveyard Community Project has received a Britain in Bloom ‘Neighbourhood Award of Merit’ in recognition of the work of the project in improving the environment of Heaton.
The judges felt that the work was well organised and well executed, turning the site into a peaceful, pleasant place for the local community. The involvement of a wide range of community, school and business volunteers was commended.
Below is a resume of the elements which impressed the judges within each judging category.
- Organisation
Wide range of fundraising efforts
Enthusiasm for the project
Involvement of teenagers - Floral Display
Seasonal displays of appropriate plants and bulbs
The feature of old stone from the chapel building - Landscaping
Appropriate tree species and planting sites
Well sited seating areas
Sustainability of some of the grave plantings - Environment
Wide variety of wildlife habitats
Overall cleanliness of the site and peacefulness - Overall Impression
Good mixture of amenity and wildlife planting
Very welcoming entrance
Respect ‘Taking A Stand’
Founder member and project coordinator Margaret Gray deservedly received a Respect ‘Taking a Stand’ award in 2006.
The award, run by the Home Office in conjunction with Crime Concern and the Co-Operative Society, was in recognition of commitment and energy to making a difference in local communities by tackling the problem of anti-social behaviour.
The project also received a monetary contribution towards the on-going work programme.
‘Community Heroes’
The BMDC Bradford West Area Committee introduced a ‘Community Heroes’ award scheme during 2008 in support of its commitment to promoting ‘active citizenship’ as one of the priorities within the area’s Action Plan 2006-2008.
The scheme was designed to:
- acknowledge and thank local residents who have made a significant contribution as active citizens to improve the quality of life for other people within the Bradford West Area
- celebrate and publicise the achievements of local ‘active citizens’
- encourage more people to become active within their communities
The project team were delighted to receive an award in the category ‘small group of active citizens who have worked together on a particular project that has had a clear, positive impact on the community’.
