Entries now open for Newbury in Bloom 2023
An annual competition which encourages green fingered Newbury residents to showcase their gardening skills is looking for entries into this year’s edition.
Newbury in Bloom 2023, organised by Newbury Town Council, aims to reward “horticultural excellence” and those who improve the appearance of the town and environment by making Newbury a greener, cleaner and more pleasant place to live.
The council is keen to engage with residents who will take part in the competition, and encourage the projects they are working on.
Chair of the council’s green spaces working group Jon Gage (Lib Dem, East Fields) said: “We are so proud of the Newbury in Bloom community and how successful the campaign has been over the past seven years.
“We are hoping that everyone will once again get involved and I am keen to see the work that local communities are doing.
“We know that there are a number of new community groups who are involved with local planting and gardening schemes, and we are really looking forward to their entries.
“There are some great prizes on offer to the winners, so get your gloves on and make a start.”
Mr Gage also thanked Newbury in Bloom 2023’s sponsors, Yew Tree Garden Centre, Rivar Sand & Gravel Ltd, Sundog Hire and Greentips, who will be providing prizes for the competition.
This year’s competition categories are neighbourhood (five or more properties), community projects, places of worship or assembly, allotment, miniature garden (window box or hanging basket of 1mx1m max), business and schools.
The closing date for entries is May 26 and the judging for the competition will take place in the week commencing June 19.
Awards will be presented for current and ongoing projects, which can be of any size, small or large.
To find out more or enter the competition, visit https://bit.ly/3L2sLKL, email newburyinbloom@newbury.gov.uk or call the council on (01635) 35486.
As part of Newbury in Bloom 2023, Newbury Town Council will also be planting floral displays in many of the town’s recreation grounds and open spaces.
The council will also be putting up more than 100 hanging floral baskets throughout the town and at the Shaw and Newtown Road Cemeteries in collaboration with Windowflowers Limited.
