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Beautiful Battle’s origins began in Autumn 2004 when a resident suggested planting 3000 daffodil
bulbs. Tony funded a plan which, with local help, he executed with military precision. Station Road in Battle
was selected to be the first beneficiary of the ‘Beautiful Battle touch’ to enhance a main entry to the town for
visitors. Battle had been entered by the Town Council in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition for
many years. The time had come to bring in the Beautiful Battle volunteers who, with the ever increasing complexities of the
competition, took on the management of the Town entry. Battle has received six silver gilt awards in the small town category
of South & South East in Bloom.
In 2009, Beautiful Battle was awarded the Queen's Award for Volunteers
by the Lord Lieutenant.
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| Queen's Award 2009 |
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Pride in the Community
is key to the success of the group. The voluntary team helps towards enhancing, and maintaining the environmental quality
of Battle. It does this by taking a lead role in the seasonal planting in the centre of Battle, by creating and maintaining
gardens in public places, by keeping a watching brief on the cleanliness of the town, and where possible by use of sustainable
resources in matters related to conservation.
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Community Groups are encouraged by Beautiful Battle to participate. Some, such as 1st Battle Rainbows, and Battle Choral Society
have their own area in the centre of Battle to maintain, whilst others in Sheltered Housing units make wonderful gardens within
their living environment.
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| Battle Choral Society |
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