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www.ilkestonlife.com ILKESTON LIFE October 2021 11
Bloomin’ fabulous!
rewash is a champion borough displays despite the challenging times
Eagain after its award winning and worked throughout to ensure
towns Ilkeston and Long Eaton the flower power lifted the spirits of
both struck gold in the prestigious everyone.
East Midlands in Bloom competi- The clean sweep was announced at the
tion. East Midlands in Bloom presentation
ceremony on Wednesday 22nd Sep-
News that the towns have retained tember) when Ilkeston and Long Eaton
the medal-winning top spots is a secured Gold Medals in the Large
special cause for celebration for Town category.
Erewash Borough Council’s parks Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Ere-
teams, who produced stunning floral wash Borough Council, said:
“Our winning record in this prestig- proud. Well done to all.”
ious competition is a credit to our The awards also saw Special Judges’
teams, but this year’s double gold is honours presented to Long Eaton’s
a remarkable achievement when we Wilsthorpe Road Allotment Holders
consider everything that has happened for their well maintained and wild-
over the last year and a half. My life-friendly site and the Friends of
congratulations and thanks go to all Ilkeston’s Victoria Park for their ded-
our staff and special praise as well for ication to making the park a peaceful
the community volunteers who work and enjoyable place to visit
so hard. Further honours for Erewash saw a
“The colourful summer planting is Horticultural Excellence within Parks
always inspirational and welcomed by award for Victoria Park, Ilkeston and
all – but it has been important beyond a Best New Permanent Landscape
what we could have ever imagined for win for the reworking of the historic
providing a much-needed feel good landscaping around Long Eaton Town
factor. Our staff, our volunteers and Hall.
our communities should be extremely
How to get the
Happy Habit
This month I have written a few quick
wins, which if practised can change the
way you feel and improve your level of
happiness and contentment.
Things to stop doing that will increase
your happiness level put my hand on my heart, and focus on my
• Wanting/trying to be in control of breathing
everything; When I feel stressed - I will write down
• Being an expert/everything having to be what I can control/change and what I can’t
perfect; control
• Complaining about the small stuff; When I am feeling low - I will choose to do
• Fearing failure or feedback; something that brings me joy as a priority
• Trying to fix everyone else; When I am feeling low – I will list my
• Chasing happiness; strengths and what I have achieved in my
• Reliving past issues/experiences. life
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