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Gardens flourish despite summer washout
Another excellent crop of entries - that's the verdict on West Lothian Council's annual gardens competition.Judging of this year's popular contest has now been completed and the area winners have been selected.
Best premises award went to Derek Scott of Ashcroft Farmhouse, East Calder; and Mrs Kirsty Leonard, 1 Springfield Grange, Linlithgow won the wildlife gardening category. Michal and Malcolm Muszynski, 6 Willowdean, Bridgend won the best vegetable garden category.
The Oatridge College Award for horticultural merit was won by Adam Davis, 40 Westcroft Court, Livingston Village. The winners of the best flower garden, best Livingston garden and the over-all West Lothian Gardener of the Year title will be announced at the prize giving ceremony on Friday 7 November.
This year's judge George Gilchrist from Oatridge College would like to compliment all participants for the high standard of gardens entered in the 2008 competition. This was despite record-breaking rainfall with over twice the amount of rainfall falling in the build up to the competition.
Sunshine over the period was also in short supply making it a challenging time for both gardens and gardeners alike. Competition organiser Colin Bell thanked George and all entrants for their hard work. He said: "We look forward to welcoming the winners at the prize ceremony. Once again a big thanks to everyone who entered the competition for their participation, time and effort."
RESULTS:Linlithgow Area1. Mrs Kirsty Leonard, 1 Springfield Grange, Linlithgow2. Mr Anthony Oxbrow, 58 Kingsfield, Linlithgow3. Mrs Derval Montgomery, 20 Clark Avenue, Linlithgow Broxburn Area1. Mr & Mrs John & Isabel Macdonald, 2 Houstoun Gardens, Uphall2. Mr & Mrs Andrew & Susan Ross, 40 Loanfoot Road, Uphall3. Mrs Elizabeth Hutton, 21 East Main Street, Broxburn Bathgate Area1. Mr Eddie Glen, 135 Marina Road, Boghall, Bathgate2. Mr & Mrs Edward & Monica McPhillips, 27 Marmion Road, Bathgate3. Mr John Kennedy, 33 Whitelaw Drive, Boghall, BathgateArmadale Area1. Mr Andy Park, 54 Avondale Drive, Armadale2. Mrs Elizabeth McAlpine, 12 Manse Avenue, ArmadaleWhitburn Area1. Mr Jamie Robertson, 45 Northfield Crescent, Longridge2. Mr. David Laird, 7 Millbank Square, Whitburn3. Mr Robert Beveridge, 99 Loch Maree Way, WhitburnWest Calder Area1. Mr William Anderson, 51 Hartwood Road, West Calder2. Mr & Mrs Andrew & Heather Coutts, 1 Latch Farm Cottages, Kirknewton3. Mr & Mrs William & Annie Watt, Old Powder Mill, Camilty, West CalderBlackburn Area1. Mr Matthew Campbell, 36 East Main Street, Blackburn2. Mr Jim Wallace, Burnbank Cottage, 31 West Main Street, Blackburn3. Mr Robert Heeps, The Conifers, 3 Rattray Gardens, BlackburnLivingston North Area1. Mrs Muriel McClafferty, 32 Dunlin Brae, Ladywell, Livingston2. Mrs Laraine Lambie, 195 Deanswood Park, Deans, Livingston3. Mr Peter Glynn, 63 Eliburn South, Eliburn, LivingstonLivingston Central Area1. Mrs Margaret Campbell-Morgan, 49 Corston Park, Craigshill, Livingston2. Mr Peter Kerr, 31 Toronto Avenue, Howden, Livingston3. Mr Paul Janek, 42 Esk Drive, Craigshill, Livingston Livingston South Area1. Mrs Kim Vance, 7 Lyon Drive, Murieston, Livingston2. Mrs Caroline Cunningham, 108 Bankton Brae, Murieston, Livingston3. Mrs Florence Broderick, 5 Lyon Drive, Murieston, LivingstonWildlife Category1. Mrs Kirsty Leonard, 1 Springfield Grange, Linlithgow2. Mr & Mrs Andrew & Heather Coutts, 1 Latch Farm Cottages, Kirknewton3. Mr Dave du Feu, 2 Greenpark Cottages, Edinburgh Road, LinlithgowRetail & Licensed Premises1. Mr Derek Scott, Ashcroft Farm House, East Calder2. Mr Peter Waddell, Park Bistro, Linlithgow3. Mr Colin Hilditch, Hilcroft Hotel, WhitburnBest VegetablesMichal & Malcolm Muszynski, 6 Willowdean, BridgendOatridge College AwardMr Adam Davis, 40 Westcroft Court, Livingston VillageEndsIssued by: Garry Heron, media and communications officer, tel: 01506 777125
September 9 2008
Date: 10-09-2008
