(posted 7805 days ago)Lambeth
Date: 29.11.2002
Ref: 1452
Press contact: Isolda McNeill
Tel: 020 7926 2841
Email:imcneill@lambeth.gov.uk
Press Release
Pride of Penwith Manor awards
Penwith Manor residents will celebrate the culmination of the estate's Neighbour of the Year and Garden Competition awards with a ceremony on Friday 6 December. Vouchers and trophies will be presented to the prizewinners during an event held on the Kennington Park estate.This is the third successive year of the competitions, with every year seeing an increase in the numbers entering the garden contest, and competitiveness running very high. The effect can be seen in resplendent foliage and flowers flourishing across the estate in every season.
The Neighbour of the Year award, which always goes to some one who has contributed towards the well being of their fellow residents, will be given this year to Linda Murphy of Cornwall Square. Despite severe medical and mobility problems, she has always volunteered her services in supporting community events.
She takes particular care to look out for vulnerable residents and provides a caring and sympathetic ear for every-one. Linda has also helped in looking after the Penwith Manor environment.
Alan Joyce of Cornwall Square has claimed the prize for the best house garden, with runner-up Dawn Ives also coming from Cornwall Square.
Joint third places go to Veronica Efrant, Lina Santocruz and Marsha Gardener, from x y and z respectively. They all live on Cornwall Square.
The prize for best ground floor flat garden area goes to Shaun Marks of Falmouth House, with John Kraft of Cornwall Square coming second and LP White of Penryn House coming third.
Phil McGuire of Falmouth House was judged to have the best patio above ground floor, with Ron Ansell of Penryn House taking second place, followed by Rebiela Bermudez in third. Best window box planter display was that of Mrs T Slupnicki of Penryn House, with Monica O'Brien of Cornwall Square providing the best balcony box display.
Note to Editors: Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend the presentation, which will take place on Friday December 6 at 7pm at Penryn House reception, 64 Kennington Park, SE11 (opposite Kennington Tube station). The presentation will be made by Lambeth executive member for community safety, Councillor Charles Anglin.