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South West in Bloom judging W
arm sunshine greeted South West in Bloom
judges, Steve Clampin and Richard Beale in Kingsbridge on Friday 5th
July for a three hour assessment of the town. The tour started with a
press shoot with the bloom team and introduction by town crier Roger Pinder, followed by assessment at various locations throughout Kingsbridge, meeting many volunteers and supporting club members from other local groups and local school children along the way. Particular emphasis throughout was appropriate good planting for each location with the majority of planting being sustainable, taking into account the effects of climate change and more extreme weather conditions. The group were also able to show
floral displays, incorporating heritage features and a celebration of the wonderful wildlife of beautiful
Kingsbridge and other parts of South Devon. For several months the community of the town have
“the judges
how they recycle plants, deal with used plant pots and trays as well as recently purchasing planters made from recycled plastic bottle tops. The RHS have strict judging criteria which has to be met which includes good horticultural practice, environmental responsibility and community involvement, all of which were demonstrated and well received by the judges. This is the 12th
year that the town has entered the
competition and with two national and ten successive gold awards, the judges were treated to amazing
were treated to amazing floral displays”
been knitting bees for a celebration of our pollinators and many have been included in the main display on the town square where the group have created a very special feature celebrating the 800th anniversary of Kingsbridge receiving the Royal Charter to hold a market in the town. The judging is the first of two. On
August 1st a second will be carried out at
National level when two of the top RHS judges, namely Jon Wheatley and Roger Burnett will visit to assess the Town for the
Champion of Champions category which is the highest achievable level in the competition. The team are very proud of their achievement and
have every confidence that the town will look at it’s very best for the Summer and beyond for everyone to enjoy. In August, the RHS will be sending their own photo- graphic team to Kingsbridge so watch this space!
If you would like to find out how you can help Kingsbridge in Bloom make the town an even more beautiful place, please visit our website
www.kingsbridgeinbloom.co.uk • #kingsbridgeinbloom Chairman: Graham Price on 01548 854488 or via Quay House Monthly Draw: Chris 01548 852160 /
chris@barnwell.eclipse.co.uk
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