Friends of the Byes: looking back over an outstanding year

The community volunteer group Friends of the Byes has proved very successful in its fifth year.

A message from the chair of the group from earlier in the year:

Awards: 

Friends of the Byes have been awarded the London and Manchester cup by the RHS Britain in Bloom South West 2014, for outstanding contribution to environmental initiative.

Sidmouth’s entry was organised by the hardworking Sidmouth in Bloom team.

All the supporters and volunteers for Friends of The Byes have made many small steps over the past few years to create a much improved area and this award is lovely recognition to everyone involved.

FOTB also received an award from the RHS ‘It’s your Neighbourhood award’ of Level 5 – Outstanding. This is the highest score in this category.

To Join Friends of The Byes for some gentle volunteering, please phone Kati on 07817 041239 or email FOTByes@gmail.com

Photo Competition: 

Viewing all the photos will be well worth a visit.

We did receive some of the photos in digital format, they are displayed on our Facebook page:

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Please have a look and 'Like' your favourites.

Volunteering:

Thanks to all the volunteers that have been helping with putting more wild flower perennials into the Orchard 

... and replacing some damaged trees near Water Lane that were unfortunately fatally damaged by a strimmer.

Kind Regards

Michael Horsnell

Behalf of Friends of the Byes

Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook

And other highlights from 2014:

November:



Timeline Photos - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook

Photo competition puts beauty of The Byes in focus - News - Sidmouth Herald

October:

Volunteering to help Create the Valley of a Million Bulbs

Friends of the Byes and Sidmouth in Bloom are preparing to plant 15 000 more bulbs throughout The Byes this October. This will add to the 150 000 already planted by the community last year in the Sid Vale Association’s mission to create ‘a valley of a million bulbs’ supported by the Keith Owen Fund.

Timeline Photos - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook

August/September:

Friends of The Byes Volunteer mornings

August 2014 - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook

August: 

Tree sponsorship in the community Orchard

If you would like to sponsor a tree or dedicate a tree in memory of a loved one, please email FOTByes@gmail.com or Phone Carol on 07786 152940 to discuss.

Friends of The Byes also have a program for sponsorship of Benches, Specimen Trees and Wildflower Seed. Please just ask.

Tree sponsorship in the community Orchard - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook 

July:

A couple of flower princesses enjoying the wildflowers in The National Trust Sid Meadow, The Byes, Sidmouth, Devon It’s something memories are made of. Come and visit for yourself — at The Byes.

Friends of The Byes July - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook

April:

Friends of the Byes bag £640 planting award

Friends of the Byes bag £640 planting award

A STUNNING Sidmouth attraction boasting scores of wildflowers has been handed a boost thanks to a £640 gift.

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Friends of the Byes bag £640 planting award - News - Sidmouth Herald

April:

New wildflower area in Sid Meadow — at The Byes

 

New wildflower area in Sid Meadow - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook

January: 

Invitation to Friends Of The Byes AGM

Venue: Sidford Rugby / Community Pavilion
Date: Thursday 23rd January 2014
Time: 6pm – 8pm

Thanks to everyone who has supported Friends of The Byes during 2013, physically, financially, logistically or with strong moral support.
FOTB have achieved a lot in 2013 and have many plans for further improvements in 2014.
Please come along to the AGM, join in, share your ideas and help plan for a successful 2014.

Timeline Photos - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook
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