Spondon in Bloom 2008
The following article appeared in the February 2008 issue of SCAN
Although the VIC has decided not to enter Spondon in any “in Bloom” competitions in 2008, that does not mean that the Committee is idle!
The planters and other features around Spondon will still be maintained and enhanced and any donations to help this will be welcomed. Please contact us if you feel you can help. We are expecting to be included in Derby’s entry in East Midlands in Bloom so we must still maintain a high standard.
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VIC’s next medium term project is to enhance the facilities on Dale Road Park.
This is in a superb location on the edge of Spondon, with spectacular views
across the Trent valley. With landmarks visible as far away as Belvoir Castle,
one possibility is the erection of a topograph, similar to the one at Quarndon
(pictured left). There are a number of hurdles to overcome - funding is
the most obvious (both the initial investment, and the subsequent maintenance),
but the drainage on the site is also a challenge. The existing pond is in a poor
state and it is not obvious whether it would be better to abandon it and find a
new site altogether. There will be a consultation exercise with local residents
later this year, to seek further suggestions and ideas.
The Community Association continues to support the restoration of the canal in Spondon, and the recent appointment of a Project Manager by the Canal Society is an important step forward. He has made a clear statement that the “Spondon mile” is the first stretch to be re-opened and we are already looking with him at the practicalities of that. There will be a walk from Spondon to Breaston along the canal route on Thursday 26th June as part of the City Council “Let’s go wild” programme. Come along and hear what is being planned.
While you’ve got your diary out, make a note of the VIC Spring Fair, being held this year on Saturday 31st May, as usual at the Village Hall.
