We are still getting to grips with our Community Garden after the enforced neglect from COVID. Thanks go to the community who are using the produce now. There is plenty of purple Kale which makes delicious crisps if anyone would like to try it. We were working with volunteers from the Preston Temple this morning. Weather permitting we will be there again next Thursday morning if anyone would like to come and help or just see what we are doing. Thanks go to the Sisters & Elders and Linda for their help this morning. We had some fun again. 
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Arnold Clark Community Fund
Hi Chorley in Bloom!
We’re just getting in touch to let you know that your organisation has been successful in this week’s draw for the Arnold Clark Community Fund Winter Edition.
You’ve successfully secured
ÂŁ1000 in funding
Thank you so much to Arnold Clark, the money will allow us to provide more fantastic displays throughout the town
Chorley Railway Station Garden
What a transformation… the train has been given a makeover and is looking very smart. Thank you Clive a good job well done x
St. Thomas’ Square Gardens
One of the Police Cadets putting some finishing touches to our new Beach Scene at St Thomas’s Square Gadens last night. The boat is 14feet long to give an idea of size of the garden. Thanks go to Jill Grimshaw for the boat, David Watts for the deck chair, together with our volunteers and businesses who contributed in many ways to help construct this garden.
Thanks go to the Police Cadets, Chorley Intid Explorer Scouts and their leaders who worked so hard to create the garden.
Chorley Community Garden
Yesterday we had a really busy day, in the afternoon we working with volunteers in the Community Garden which is looking good after all our efforts to get rid of the weeds. David is taking a short rest after clearing a lot of the deep rooted perennial flowers which we are moving to the enlarged border. Thanks everyone. 
Chorley in Bloom “Coronovirus Update”- Projects and Community Gardens.
Hi Everyone,
We hope that you are all well and keeping safe in these extraordinary times.
Throughout the pandemic, our gardens have looked lovely, very colourful and we have had many comments on just how they have brightened up the most miserable of days. This is a testament of the work that the group have achieved and although work ceased due to the virus early in the year, the gardens have flourished and the town has seen colourful and vibrant displays.
While we are beginning to see a slow recovery, like every other organisation we are unsure what the future will look like and need to restructure and reorganise in line with current guidelines. Our members and volunteers safety is our priority and it is important that volunteers do not drop their guard and remember that those over 70 years of age, regardless of general health are particularly vulnerable and should be limiting any contact with people outside of their household. As many of our members fall into this category and after seeking advice, we shall be unable to work with schools, uniformed organisations and volunteers in any capacity at present,
We will, however, be putting into place safety measures and will be able to offer guidance, advice and problems experienced on your own garden plots via our e mail address (chorleyinbloomgroup@gmail.com) and there will be regular updates on our facebook and website pages.
The group wish to acknowledge that volunteers are very important to us and the committee look forward to working with you all again, once the restrictions have been lifted. Until then, follow the guidelines and stay safe and well.
Regards
Chorley in Bloom.
Chairman – Iris Smith (irisesmith2015@gmai.com)
Secretary- Gill Broughton (chorleyinbloomgroup@gmail.com)
Chorley in Bloom Virtual Competition
These are the Details for the Virtual Best Kept Competition. Everyone Welcome, Free to Enter, Have a Go — Good Luck
Damage to the Railway Station Train
Unfortunately vandals again attacked the train at the railway station.
The volunteers work very hard on this area and visitors to the town travelling by train remark how wonderful this display is.
Hopefully CCTV will reveal the culprits but undeterred Chorley in Bloom volunteers have once again rectified the situation.
Thank you to everyone involved.
The Flat Iron Project – Community of Crafters
Hi Everyone
The flat iron project which will comprise the knitted and crocheted squares and flowers is now nearing completion. There are still other items that need to be completed but the main item the “Flat Iron” is looking stunning.
Here are some pictures of the work the volunteers have been doing in the Pop up Shop on Market Walk, Chorley. Keep an eye on our facebook page for opening times. All help gratefully received.
