Page updated Nov 2011

Monday 31 October

What a glow!

Last year in 2010, it seemed most of the neighbourhood
had gone out and bought a pumpkin,
this year you have surpassed expectations
and put on a fangtastic display!

It was all for fun...
though a prize was awarded for the ‘best’ in the road.

It was great to see everyone getting involved – residents, families and students.

There is now quite a scarey pile of pumpkins shown on the
Lansdown Rd BS6 Facebook,
so do look to see if you can spot yours and
please do you can VOTE for your favorites
by clicking the LIKE option

Below are those who took and winner’s rosette in 2011.

It was really, really difficult to choose, as the pumpkins were ALL superb.
Decisions as last year, were made on originality, fun and being aglow.

Halloween Pumpkins Winners 2011
Lansdown Rd Winner	The Owl
Chandos Rd Winner	Traditional ‘Jacks’
Brighton Rd Winners	Cat / Trick or Treat
Stanley Rd Winner	Ghost / The Grim Reaper
Cowper Rd Winner	Sick ‘Jack’
Roslyn Rd Winner (joint)	Trick or Treat
Roslyn Rd Winner (joint)	Witches Brew
The Winning Rosettes	special mention Home grown monster of Chandos Rd

Halloween Pumpkins winners 2010
Brighton Rd Winners	The Eye and Spider
The Owl	Lansdown Rd Winner
Stanley Rd Winner	The Pumpkin Head Family
2 Lively Traditional Heads	Roslyn Rd Winner
Chandos Rd Winner	Slimey Slug covered Traditional Head
Kensington Rd Winners	Well Planned Traditional Heads
Cowper Rd Special Award Winner	The Stormtrooper

Do have a look at all the other phantastic 2011 pumpkins on
Lansdown Rd BS6 Facebook
and don't forget to vote... by clicking the LIKE option

Some residents have expressed a desire to start a commnunity garden... If you like this idea, why not get in touch, contact info@lansdownrdbs6.co.uk

In June 2008 some on Lansdown Rd saw an article in the Bristol Metro newspaper about growing “your own grub”. After a chat over the garden fence, it was wondered if others would like to. So an invitation was sent out to the street to join in the discussion on the merits of the idea.

One year on, we have some true garden converts. Previously neglected garden spaces have become bountiful and beautiful. No one is an expert, in fact, no one is in charge. Each garden is tended by the resident to grow whatever they wish. The difference being the willingness to share experience, plants, seeds and enthusiasm.

Some of the many tomatoes grown

Mini vegetable harvest

Since then, we have a fine crop of tomatoes. But also growing are lettuce, carrots, courgettes, beans, rocket, sweetcorn, peppers and herbs. Many have realised the whole process of planting and caring for the crop is really fun and easy.

Since then, we have hosted two Sunflower growing competitions.

Since then, we have held a number of informal ‘what’s growing on?’ sessions held on the road. These are just an excuse to giveaway plants, seeds and share some knowledge. They are also a great way to meet your neighbours!

If we had an aim or agenda, it would probably be to encourage more residents to have a go at planting things to create a vibrant, green street. Everyone can have a go, even growing salad cress on a damp paper towel on a window sill, it really is that simple!