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Whitby in Bloom
2008
The Launch |
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What
more appropriate venue from which
to launch Whitby’s entry into ‘Britain
in Bloom 2007’ than the frigate ‘The
Grand Turk’ moored in Whitby harbour.
It was from this historic sailing
port in 1768 that Captain James Cook
set sail on H M Bark Endeavour to
lead an expedition of the Royal Society
circumnavigating the globe. He and
Sir Joseph Banks sailed to the South
Pacific, visiting South America, Tahiti,
New Zealand, Australia and Java. Banks
who had previously travelled to Labrador
to collect specimens of plants, animals
and rocks also subsequently travelled
to Iceland. In his life time he amassed
a renowned collection of plants accounting
for some 1,300 new species. Seventy
five differing species bear his name.
Banks
was a Fellow of the Royal Society
for a record 41 years and a founder
member of The Linnean Society, The
Royal Institution and The Royal Horticultural
Society. He was also unofficial director
of The Royal Botanical Gardens at
Kew which is world famous for one
of the best botanical gardens in the
world. This year The Cooks Museum
in Whitby hosts a major exhibition
displaying specimens and tracing Banks
unique achievements and influence
on the world of Horticulture. |
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Captain
Ian D Macdougal, J P, Master of the
Grand Turk and its owners, Turk Phoenix
gave permission for a reception on
board the vessel at high tide on 19th
February. Captain Estill, The Harbour
Master gave permission for the use
of the harbour side. The Dowager Lady
Normanby delighted the committee by
agreeing to be our guest of honour,
raising the Whitby in Bloom flag to
start the proceedings. The Mayor of
Whitby, Councillor Dr. Stacey Daniels
provided wine and soft drinks for
guests. Bothams the Bakers and The
Chair of Whitby in Bloom provided
savoury snacks. The Vice Chair and
Chair provided a celebration cake.
Children from Stakesby School Caribean
Steel Band played to entertain guests
and ‘Cobblers Monday’ sang sea shanties.
Biodegradable balloons were released
from Cooks Museum across the Harbour
for a race and Whitby hoteliers pledged
prizes of accommodation in the town
for the balloons which had travelled
the furthest. The Co-op brought fair
trade chocolates for the children
and badges, banners, balloons and
stickers were donated by The Whitby
Gazette and The Parks & Countryside
Dept of SBC. Mr Ernie Marsden played
a Trumpet call to herald the firing
of the Grand Cannon at 4.0 p.m..The
Tourist Information centre hosted
a display of information on the activities
of the Whitby in Bloom group. Trenchers
Restaurant provided discount vouchers
for meals to warm and nourish onlookers
after the event. Members of the Whitby
in Bloom Committee and volunteers
attended the guests and provided information
about our aspirations and hopes for
success in promoting this picturesque
seaside town on the beautiful, wild
and windswept coast of North Yorkshire. |
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