Bypass & Roundabouts

Sat, 15 May 2010 23:07:04 +0100

The Bypass and its roundabout have been the biggest project for Oakham In Bloom. Throughout 2009 Oakham In Bloom planned to develop the centres of the five roundabouts along the bypass - a long term project over 2-3 years.
Oakham In Bloom volunteers already managed the planting of the existing beds on the roundabouts with sustainable planting of low-growing shrubs, roses and grasses, but the new project which has seen more exciting designs.
We’re delighted that two roundabouts have already been completed - Stamford Road, with fabulous rocks from Ketton Quarry, and Burley Road, now home to a stunning Osprey sculpture.
Preparations are underway with Oakham School for a sculpture, designed by one of their students, to be placed on another of the roundabouts.
Aside from the roundabouts, the team work to improve other sections of the bypass - encouraging the planting of trees and wildflowers and adding additional features, such as the Anglian Water boat which has been a landmark for many years and the new RAF bed to be unveiled in summer 2010.
Funding of the roundabouts project has come from local companies via sponsorship and advertising, donations and from arts funding bodies and local authorities. Further fundraising is required to complete the remaining roundabouts.
If you or your organisation would like to be involved in the project - either to propose a design or to support the project through sponsorship, donation or fundraising - please contact Maureen Dodds on 01572 723434.
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Rutland County Library

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:20:05 +0000

When people think of Oakham In Bloom they often think of the area behind the library – a tranquil spot which is well cared for all year round by volunteers as part of the ‘Adopt-a-Bed’ scheme and as part of the working party schedule.
The area is well-established and is a popular seating area and picnic spot.
Springtime sees delightful rows of daffodils and vibrant tulips, summer bedding gives lovely colour through to the autumn and the winter planting is just as exciting, as February’s snow proved!
At the front of the library is a Sensory Garden, established over several years in raised beds, which provides an interesting backdrop to the seating area and a new Prairie Garden, created in March 2010 and funded by Oakham In Bloom supporters and grants from Oakham Town Council, Oakham Memorial Trust, The Rutland Trust and Cory Environmental.
In addition there are a number of large pots and beds which are planted with the seasonal scheme.
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