Thanks Sandy; bloomin’ marvellous!
It is 10 years since Sandy Mackay set up Dunblane in Bloom; DDT’s fi rst volunteer working group. The original 8 display containers have grown to 124 barrels, troughs and baskets distributed around the town.
As well as taking over the fl ower beds on the Perth Road at Smithy Loan and the High Street roundabout from the Council, the Coronation Garden at Mill Row has been regenerated and the Community & Rock Gardens down by the river created.
This year, raised beds were constructed and planted, at the foot of the dual carriageway opposite the Dunblane Centre.
In addition to maintaining all the above, there are new challenges like eradicating the “equisetum” at Barbush roundabout. This requires removal of top soil to a considerable depth when we have resources to do so.
People are the key resource. Sadly, “ten years on”, the volunteers are also that bit older; some are septuagenarians or, as Sandy likes to call them, “scented geraniums”.
DIB can justifi ably claim to have been the catalyst for neighbouring communities to follow our example. But, if your fantastic community displays are to fl ourish, we need more “younger” volunteers.
Sandy is retiring as DIB leader. This role will be taken on by George Matthews who feels that the best way to recognise Sandy’s commitment and success is for others to pick up their trowels and join the fun.
If you are interested please contact George care of the Braeport Centre or leave a message on the DDT mobile 07748 219937.
The DDT web page can be viewed at
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