
The Leicester Freemen's Estate Hereditary Freemen of Leicester
The Structure of the Charity Leicester Freemen's Deputies charity and structure
Advisors and Committee's How the Charity operates
Board Meetings Important Dates
Aims & Objectives Aims & Objectives
Freemen's Holt A tour of Freemen's Holt
Developments at the Holt Estate Projects
The Lord Mayor's Visit 2009 Annual Events at the Holt
The Chairman's Trophy A new event judging patio gardens and flower displays
Becoming a Freeman of Leicester Who can apply to become a Freeman and how
List of Chairmen going back to the Leicester Freemen’s Act 1898 List of past Chairmen
How to find us Directions to Freemen's Holt
Milestone Events Many years of service on the Board of Deputies
Would you like some stress free living Why you should consider moving to Freemen's Holt?

The Chairman's Trophy

In 2006 the Chairman of the Board of Deputies Ian Tebbutt, introduced the "Chairman's Trophy" to recognise the excellent displays of flowers around the estate.

The trophy itself is an engraved spade kindly donated by Bentley's which was obtained by Maurice Hill.

There are some keen gardeners amongst the residents with beautiful hanging baskets, tubs and patio gardens on display.

In July 2010 judges including Chairman Paul Ross and his wife Julie spent time considering the entries and after a very close result, Tony Chettle and Joyce & Edwin Rouse were jointly awarded the Chairman's Trophy for 2009.

Joyce & Edwin Rouse

Joyce & Edwin were away for the day when the judging occurred but are pictured above enjoying their win seated in their front patio.

Tony Chettle with Chairman Paul Ross

Tony Chettle being presented with the Chairman's Trophy by Paul Ross during July 2009

Winning patio garden at No 2 Freemen's Holt

Fabulous variety of flowers at bungalow 2

View of some of the plants at No. 2 Freemen's Holt

The celebrations were rounded off with deputies with their wives and many residents enjoying a barbecue in the shelter of community centre.

There was a good selection of food and everyone enjoyed the afternoon and the company.

Dorothy Harding & David Johnson receiving the prize for the best allotment

The prize for the best allotment was awarded to joint owners Keith & Dorothy Harding and David & Rita Johnson.

Roy & Iris Cave received a prize for the best rear patio

Rose Smith has enjoyed her floral display and was thrilled to receive a prize for her front garden. Friends have helped to make this possible for which Rose (who is in her 90's ) is very grateful.

Kay Lester despite being in her 90's is a keen gardener and was another popular winner, this time for the best front and rear patio areas.

Well done Kay

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