Welcome to Madley In Bloom
Madley In Bloom is a volunteer group seeking to improve the appearance of the village through planting. Formed in 2022, we're always looking for volunteers who are willing to get involved and help keep Madley blooming! If you'd like to join in, please drop us an email here and we'll get back to you. Alternatively, drop Marcia a WhatsApp on 07966 931 552.
We do meet from time to time, face to face, but much of our communication is via our WhatsApp group, which you’d be more than welcome to join. We also have a Facebook group that can be found and joined here.
We’re made up of local individuals with support from Allensmore Nurseries, Madley Primary School and Madley Plants.
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27 March 2025…
Madley In Bloom meeting Wednesday 26 March 2025, 7pm.
Simon thanked Lee for hosting the meeting in the school hall. Further thanks were extended to Jack and Mark, of Allensmore Nurseries, and to all volunteers who plant, weed, water and tend to the planters and raised beds throughout the village. Thanks were also given to Marcia for her co-ordinating of the volunteers and of our meetings. The continued generosity of Allensmore Nurseries, and the support from Simon and Michele at Madley Plants, has enabled volunteers to make attractive floral and planting displays around Madley.
Jack brought a large selection of plants to the meeting, to encourage discussion and inspiration for the next round of planting out. Volunteers discussed the current state of the planters and beds, and the consensus was that many of the plants from last year were thriving. Bulbs were also blooming, with tulips and pansies still to come through. The meeting agreed to retain the original Madley In Bloom colour scheme, whilst choosing plants that are suitable for the location of the planters. Some planters also need taller plants, so that they are more easily seen at a distance. Jack agreed to provide fresh compost and a selection of plants, to augment the current growth. These will be delivered to Madley Plants, for collection and planting out by volunteers. Later into the spring, further plants can be added to the perennials, such as bedding and annuals.
Following a recap to ensure that all planters were linked to a volunteer(s), Marcia agreed to send out an invitation to other members of the community to join the group. Many people have recently moved into the village, and they may be unaware of Madley In Bloom.
The meeting closed at 19:45.
Join Madley In Bloom - send me, Marcia, a WhatsApp on 07966 931 552
25 February 2025…
Madley in Bloom meeting.
Wednesday 26 March. The Cabin, Madley Primary School, 7 - 8 pm.
Please come along and help choose a scheme of planting, for spring colour around the village. Volunteers are always welcome, to help plant and tend the barrel planters around the village.
This lovely initiative is sponsored by local business, supporting our community. With thanks to Allensmore Nurseries Ltd and Madley Plants.
See you there! Wednesday 26 March. 7 pm. Madley Primary School.