“Residents of Brackley, quite contrary (no, not really) – how does your garden grow?”
One of our residents wrote to the Town Council recently praising the planters through the centre of the town and asking if this could be extended to include private homes and possibly schools.
The matter has been discussed by the councillors and it has been agreed to hold a ‘Blooming Brackley' competition this year.
There will be three categories – garden, window box and hanging baskets.
Those wishing to participate will need to complete an application form which must be submitted to the Town Clerk by 31 May latest.
Judging will take place between 8 and 14July and will be carried out by the Town Mayor and the Deputy Town Mayor.
The timing is to allow schools to take part if they wish as the decision will be made public before schools break up for the summer holidays.
Entry is free. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners-up in all categories. Individuals are asked to enter for one category only. The judges' decision will be final.
If you would like an application form, please contact the Town Hall on Brackley 702441 and we will post you a copy or click here to download a copy. Alternatively, e-mail the Town Clerk on town.clerk@brackleynorthants-tc.gov.uk and a form can be e-mailed to you.
If this pilot run is successful, this will hopefully become an annual event.
Caryl Billingham
BRACKLEY MARKET , although a lot smaller than it was on the Upper Market Place, still has a variety of stalls with good quality merchandise and friendly traders you can trust. 
Is there an issue that concerns you or do you have an issue you wish to discuss with your Member of Parliament? Tim Boswell holds regular Advice Centres every month on a Friday at the district council offices in Daventry or Towcester between 5pm and 7pm.
