Well Done Again!

Sutton Bridge in Bloom Report from Mrs. Teresa Hardy, Chairman

 

It is quite some time since the Sutton Bridge in Bloom team have appeared on these pages and I am pleased that our first report after such a lengthy absence, is full of good news.

The judging of Sutton Bridge took place on 14th July and although the in-bloom team and other volunteers worked extremely hard right up to the day of judging, we had been let down in a major way by the state of the hanging baskets which we had purchased from a well-known company in Derbyshire.  To say that these baskets were not fit for purpose is an understatement.  However, the situation was as it was when the judges visited us but we were hopeful that they would see past the baskets to the other work which we had done around the town and, as you can see below our efforts were rewarded. 

The East Midlands in Bloom Awards Ceremony had been arranged for Wednesday, 14th September and was held at Oadby & Wigston, Leicestershire.  Sutton Bridge was represented by two volunteers from the in-bloom team, Anita and Teresa.  The venue for the Ceremony was superb and we were all well looked after by the organisers.

We are absolutely delighted to have won three awards for our town:

 

(1) The East Midlands in Bloom Award for Best Wildflower & Conservation Area

(2) Judges Award for Bloomers for their wonderful floral enhancements across the town

 

(3) Bronze Award in the Small Town Category

The competition from all over the region was extremely high and it is very interesting to see how other communities cope with problems which are common to all.  Sutton Bridge was ONE POINT off from receiving a Silver Award this year so, for 2012 we have to work even harder to improve enough to gain that extra point – and hopefully, that elusive Silver.

If you have any ideas on plantings for 2012, do please let us know and if you can spare an hour now and again, we would love you to join us.

 You can contact us by telephone: 07717 460382 or online at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US THIS YEAR – OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS – YOU HAVE HELPED US TO ACHIEVE THESE AWARDS FOR SUTTON BRIDGE