NEWS5 January 2006 ? Press Release Oct 2005NEWS RELEASE THE DAWNING OF A ROSY FUTURE NEW GARDENS OF THE ROSE
The first phase of the new Gardens of the Rose at Chiswell Green, St. Albans, has recently begun. The Gardens will eventually become the leading `growing' rose garden in this country attracting many rose devotees from around the world. Covering 5 hectares and designed by leading Garden Designer and Architect Michael Balston, with Tony Lord VMH overseeing the planting schemes. The new Gardens will include all types of roses, old and new and will show how roses combine together with other plants to make up the Gardens' tapestry. Over 3000 cultivars will be incorporated amongst associated plantings with the view of extending interest in the Gardens over a longer period. THE SOCIETY
After a few difficult years, Ann and her fellow Trustees are determined that the Royal National Rose Society will take its place once again, as the leading Rose Society of the world and start to prosper during the period of her two years in office.. THE NEW PRESIDENT
Already well known internationally, Ann Bird is a housewife and mother, as well as being a part time secretary to a Medical Consultant. Ann lives in Market Harborough where she takes pride in her own garden, naturally full of roses. She will be well supported by the Deputy President of the Society, Richard Adams and a newly elected Board. Ann is a founder member of the Historic Roses Group and was Chairman of it for three years, now Vice Chairman. She is also a member of the committee of the World Federation of Rose Societies, is part of the International circuit of Trial Judges and holder of the Royal National Rose Society’s Silver Medal. Ann says, "I have been overwhelmed by messages of encouragement. It is my dearest wish that during my term of office the Society can take its place as a respected body in the horticultural world. My aim is to meet as many members as possible. In metaphorical terms, the Royal National Rose Society is rising again ‘like a phoenix from the ashes’ and the ‘New dawn’ has already begun’. OTHER NEW BEGINNINGS…… . RETURN OF THE ROSE ANNUAL This year will see the return of the ‘Rose Annual’. The last edition came out in 1984 and was replaced by the present quarterly magazine `The Rose'. Members will now receive the usual copies of this magazine three times per year plus a very readable and attractive ‘Rose Annual’. This book will feature around 200 pages with articles from many rose experts and will be full colour throughout. The Board and members are very exited to see it return. A limited number will be available for purchase by non-members. LIBRARY REVAMP The Society already has a large and valuable collection of books. This is now being up-dated and re-catalogued. A time consuming project, of considerable importance as a facility for the membership and education. NEW LOGO It is with pride that the Society has a new logo, a re-design on the old theme, thus keeping the continuity of the old with the new. BUTTERFLY WORLD In the course of the next two years it is expected that Butterfly World, to whom the Society sold half its site, will build a Biome for Butterflies as an added attraction to the area. The Royal National Rose Society looks forward to forming a good relationship with Butterfly World, with many advantages to both organisations. More details will become available as time goes on.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For photographs and outline or current information please contact:- Amanda Beales, PRO for The Royal National Rose Society. E M 07815 100452 T 01953 451717 F 01953 456845 For rose related items please contact the President, Ann Bird on E T/F 01858 463120 (phone and fax) For all other information please contact the Deputy President, Richard Adams E M 07963 014736 T 01376 514758 F 07092 843585
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