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Jul 2022
Last Updated: 04/07/2022
National recognition for plant specialism at Himalayan Garden near Ripon
A visitor attraction near Ripon has been awarded National Plant Collection status, while a gritter manufacturer has agreed a sponsorship deal.
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National recognition for plant specialism at Himalayan Garden
A visitor attraction near Ripon has been awarded National Plant Collection status by Plant Heritage.
The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park at Grewelthorpe has been given the award for its collection of rhododendron subsect fortunea, of which it has 29 different types across its 45 acres.
Plant Heritage is a national horticultural charity aiming to conserve the diversity of garden plants in the UK and prevent species becoming extinct.
Jago Wallace, pictured, head of the national collection of rhododendrons at the garden, said:
“We have worked hard to achieve this award, undertaking specific recordings, research, care, and maintenance of these plants to keep them in good condition.
"We have created a new national collection bed to help visitors see the fortunea more closely. With the propagation of our plants being a major aim, all of the garden team have attended master classes on rhododendron propagation, which gives us the skills to improve the care of our national collection.”
The Himalayan Garden also aims to run master classes in future to allow visitors to learn the art of rhododendron propagation.
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Gritter firm builds community links with cricket sponsorship deal
A Ripon gritter manufacturer has agreed a deal to sponsor Thirsk Cricket Club for the 2022 season.
Econ Engineering, which has recently completed the construction of a £7m engineering facility in Sowerby, has backed the club as it builds its links with the local community.
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Jonathan Lupton, Econ Engineering’s managing director, said:
"We are delighted to associate our name with Thirsk Cricket Club, and see this as the start of a long and fruitful partnership.
"Sowerby is now home to our 1,000-strong gritter hire fleet, which is also where they will be serviced ahead of going back out to councils, civil engineering companies and highways contractors across the UK.
"Our rental fleet had previously been based at our Ripon headquarters; however, it has now grown to such a size we needed a new base, therefore extending our operation into Sowerby.
“We are looking to increase our workforce by 50, and we hope we can attract a good number of these from the local community, hence us starting to forge a close relationship with the local community.”
Thirsk Cricket Club secretary David Richardson added:
“We would like to thank Econ Engineering for becoming our latest sponsor. The backing will enable us to continue our coaching for those looking to develop their skills within this sport.”
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