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with Naomi meets house are not big enough to meet
Life in the Garden Gardener national standards. The five in the
outbuilding appeared to be large
Steve Rod Stewart enough.
Hello Gardeners… written by Derek Wheatley, friend In a Christmas special to be aired Planning officers reported: “The
development fails to provide appro-
As we say goodbye to the lovely of the school (see below) and was later in the year, Naomi Allsop, priate space for future occupiers. As
sunny autumn days with all that beautifully read out by three of the Activities Coordinator at Canal Vue such, the development comprises an
gorgeous colour, we enter winter pupils and heard by their families Care Home in Ilkeston was invited over-intensive use of the site.
and are greeted by some lovely who attended the planting cere- speak to singer/songwriter Sir Rod “Users would have insufficient
gems in our gardens. We must be mony. Local MP Maggie Throup, Stewart. amenity space, leading to unaccept-
grateful for the colour that we are school governors Wendy Disley leaflets. Stalks of bright yellow, In what was a very select and spe- able living conditions.”
still receiving, whether its flow- and Councillor James Dawson fragrant flowers are produced at cial audience of key workers from ------------
er, berry, leaf or in particular the along with the head of Embark the ends of branches from late au- the NHS and Social Care sector, Homes check
lovely coloured stems of shrubs. Academy Matthew Crawford all tumn to late winter. It is one of the Naomi was chosen to meet the rock
I have a winner of a shrub for this helped with the planting. This is most impressive winter-flowering legend who addressed his audience Housing chiefs are to be quizzed
month’s star plant which is just one of three trees that have been shrubs making it a real feature on a Zoom call conveying thanks to on how they are coping with winter
coming into its own. planted at the school this year, So in any garden in particular looks care workers for all their hard work. pressures in Erewash.
Here are your gardening jobs for Chaucer really have been adding good at the back of the border. Organised by BBC Radio, the Make They are being invited to meet
December, Happy Gardening to its green canopy, getting a big The flowers are often followed by a Difference Christmas Special will borough councillors who faced a
Everyone! thumbs up from her Majesty, I’m small, plum-coloured fruits, which see Naomi talking about her inspi- complaints from tenants with hot
Avoid walking on your lawn sure! Thanks also goes to Shipley are loved by the birds. ration for her work and one person water boiler breakdowns last winter.
in particular, Mr Donald Rose, the
when it is covered by heavy frost Garden Centre for kindly donating Flowering period: Winter - Spring 106 year old who has made the At a meeting in July, an East
or snow, as this will damage the the tree to us. To find out more Position: Sun or partial shade. Canal Vue his home. Midlands Homes official said they
grass beneath. about the Queen’s Green Canopy Height and Spread: 3m x 3m (9ft Naomi, Activities Coordinator at had faced “a perfect storm,” with a
Lift the last of your leeks and Campaign visit https://queens- x 9ft). the Awsworth Road residence says: sharp drop in temperatures and 14
parsnips before the soil becomes greencanopy.org/ Soil: Fertile, Well drained. “What an absolute honour to be in- engineers isolating in the pandemic.
frozen. Elizabeth II - Her Hardiness: Hardy shrub. vited to speak with Sir Rod Stewart. Now they are to be invited to meet
Leave the faded flower heads on Platinum Jubilee Propagation: By seed or semi-ripe It was amazing to be able to share the Scrutiny Committee again for
your hydrangeas until the spring, cuttings. my story about how Donald is a a review on progress made with
as they will provide frost protec- The year was 1952, Pruning: April to May, or after massive inspiration to me. And it colder weather expected.
tion to the swelling buds further It came from out the blue, flowering prune to improve shape was fantastic when I got to ask Rod After a meeting was set up for Feb-
down the stems. Her father passed away, and remove dead wood. a question, which had to be, ‘What ruary, councillor John Frudd said:
“The officer told us it had been a
Continue to plant up winter She became our strength and stay, From Gardening to inspires you?’.
containers with hardy Cyclamen, Her life was not her own, You can find out how Rod answered learning curve and it will be useful
to find what they have learnt.
Pansies, Ivy, Skimmia and ever- When she ascended to the throne. Graceland!... in the programme which will be “There are a lot of obsolete boilers.
green grasses. We didn’t know it then, Gardener Steve has hung up aired at Christmas time. Communications were disjointed
Plant some shrubs for winter But for 3 score years and 10, his spade for the time being as ------------ and they were using a lot of con-
interest such as Sarcococca, Dog- She would be our guide, pantomime season gets underway. Ilkeston house is tractors.”
woods, Mahonia, Hamamelis and Leading us with pride, For those that don’t know, I am a Councillor Mrs Linda Frudd said:
Skimmia. She is an inspiration, member of the Ilkeston Theatre likened to a prison “There were a lot of problems with
Insulate outdoor taps or turn them To a very grateful nation. Company and can be seen in this A landlord has been barred from the boilers and getting parts was a
off at the mains, also pack away We all must plant a tree, year’s production of The Wizard having 11 tenants in a terraced problem. One old lady was having
hoses that are not required. To create a big green canopy, of Oz. I’m all sideburns and a house after it was twice compared to manage with an electric fire.
Remove yellowing leaves from A platinum jubilee is very rare to quiff because I’m playing the to a prison. When I asked how she got hot wa-
winter Brassicas as they are no use see, one and only Mr Elvis Presley! The criticism came from Erewash ter, she told me she used a kettle.”
to the plant and may cause pests So mark this in history, Why is Elvis joining Dorothy and councillors who studied the plan for Councillor James Dawson told the
and disease problems. Let’s turn the country green, friends on the yellow brick road, I the conversion of an Ilkeston home Scrutiny Committee in November:
Lift and store dahlia tubers once In honour of our Queen. hear you ask. Well it’s panto and and outbuilding. “It will be good to get them back in
their leaves are blackened by frost. he’s all shook up! The Planning Committee was asked February.. Last May he said it was a
Harvest holly with berries for Plant of the month Our story begins with a young to allow it to become a HMO, “a learning experience.”
making Christmas garlands and MAHONIA X MEDIA ‘CHARITY’ Dorothy who is dreaming of a house in multiple occupation.” This In reviewing last winter, the hous-
Christmas wreaths; stand the pictured top of next column land far far away, when a tornado was refused. ing group said it faced an extra
berried stems in a bucket of water strikes transporting her and her Councillor Tim Scott told members: 1,800 repair jobs over four months
until you’re ready to use them. Mahonia is an evergreen shrub mischievous dog... over the rain- “One of this size is more a prison while engineers were isolating.
Cut down dead asparagus foliage which is grown for their attractive bow they go! What whirlwind ad- cell environment.” The group said it always gives
and the top growth of Jerusalem dark green spine toothed foliage venture could possibly transpire? And councillor Terry Holbrook priority to vulnerable people. In the
artichokes. and fragrant, showy winter flow- Come and find out! It’s a feast said: “It is an overdeveloped site. It last financial year, the group had
ers. They provide an invaluable
Queen’s Green Canopy at source of pollen and nectar for of fun for the whole family. The is a lot more like a prison exercise invested £14million in homes. This
Chaucer winter colonies of bumblebees show is being staged at: St. John yard with 11 cells.” included loft insulation, 164 new
kitchens and replacing 129 bath-
Councillor John Frudd said the
Houghton School, Abbot Road,
It was lovely to be involved in and other pollinators. They are Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 4HX.. scheme should be rejected, adding: rooms.
another special afternoon at Chau- relatively slow-growing. Once If you were quick to buy your “The shared facilities are far too ------------
cer Junior School, A ‘Yoshino’ planted, they need no further care, copy of Ilkeston Life you may be small.” £1,000 donation
flowering, ornamental cherry tree apart from the occasional removal able to catch the show on Friday The house stands on Springfield
was planted for the Queen’s Green of dead wood. 3rd or Saturday 4th December, Gardens and backs onto the Booth’s Every One Eats, the Kirk Hallam
Canopy campaign as celebration Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ has 7.30pm. Or the matinee perfor- industrial estate. It has prompted charity dedicated to helping people
of her up and coming Platinum Ju- an upright habit with long leaves mance on the Saturday at 2.30pm. complaints from neighbours. in food poverty, has received a
bilee next year. A poem had been comprising up to 21 dark green Tickets are £9.50, concessions They feared noise and disruption. cheque for £1,000 from the Unite
£7.50, family tickets are £30. One said they already had problems union, East Midlands Building and
Tickets are available online Or with vehicle doors slamming and Construction branch. Revd Chris-
you can purchase them from added: “There are workmen shout- tine French described the donation
Memorable advents, Lower Bath ing at all hours.” as ‘absolutely fantastic’.
Street, Ilkeston and IPS letting, The applicant said he expected it Presenting the money, Stuart Grice
South Street, Ilkeston. to be used by blue collar workers said: “Thanks to the fantastic
volunteers at Every One Eats food
Finally, may I wish you all a very and wanted six bedrooms in the bank in Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, for
house with the remaining five in
Merry Christmas A big thank you the outbuilding. He did not expect welcoming us along this evening
to those who have made contact residents to cause traffic problems and showing us the excellent work
this year. I have enjoyed hearing because few would have cars. they do .
from you. Councillor Paul Shelton said: “Most “We are proud to be able to support
Please keep getting in touch with people who live in HMOs don’t do them by donating £1,000 towards
your stories, photos, events, gener- so out of choice. their ongoing work in the local
al gardening advice and help with “You are putting a death knell on community.”
plant identification, just email me this area.” Every One Eats is putting on a free
at gardenersteve24@live.co.uk The council’s environmental health Christmas Day dinner for people
See you next year! experts said the six bedrooms in the who would otherwise be alone.