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UK: Cannabis grows in Glastonbury In Bloom display
Central Somerset Gazette Thursday 28 Jul 2011 Free Rob Cannabis of Glastonbury, a campaigner for the plant's medical use, who makes no secret of the fact that he wants cannabis decriminalised, was photographed by the display but said he did not plant it this time. Mr Cannabis, who changed his name by deed poll from Robert Christopher, said: "The cannabis is in the council basket outside The Backpackers. I haven't entered Glastonbury In Bloom since 1998, when I won first prize for first-time entry. I had 13 cannabis plants in my prize-winning display." The story made national and international news, and according to Mr Cannabis, was even reported in the New York Times and the Beijing Post. Mr Cannabis said: "It is very beautiful to see hemp growing in flower baskets on the High Street. It is not causing any harm and it is such a beneficial plant for humanity. Mr Cannabis said he has stopped smoking cannabis and now only eats it. He no longer sells any smoking paraphernalia in his Glastonbury shop, Hemp in Avalon. Mr Cannabis, who says stopping smoking cannabis has been very beneficial for him, added: "I don't smoke it anymore. I just want it to grow everywhere, so we can all breathe clean air." Mayor of Glastonbury and member of the Glastonbury In Bloom committee, Bill Knight, said: "The in bloom committee didn't plant them. "Someone with a sense of humour must have planted the seeds and the committee have been busy watering them. I think it's quite amusing and regard it as a joke, which I see the funny side of. "A couple of years ago cannabis plants were found growing in a horse trough in the Market Place, which was also seen as a prank." Chairman of Glastonbury in Bloom and county councillor Alan Gloak said: "The well known herb Glastonbury vulgaris has been found. He added: "We were judged last week by Britain In Bloom and Mendip In Bloom and I have just got back from the individual judging." Martin Abrahams, senior judge for South West In Bloom, sent councillor Gloak an email saying they were very impressed with the floral displays, particularly the hanging baskets which provided an avenue of colour in the main street, and the support the nursery provides growing quality plants and designing good colour combinations. He went on to say the standard was very high and hopefully attracted positive comment and support from local people and visitors. The results of the judging will be revealed on Thursday, September 15. http://www.centralsomersetgazette.co.uk/Cannabis-grows-Glastonbury-Bloom-display/story-13026432-detail/story.html
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