Bridgnorth proves its bloomin' marvellous again
Green-fingered residents of a Shropshire market town have been showing off their blooms in an annual gardening competition.
Bridgnorth in Bloom has been organised by community Facebook page, Love Bridgnorth, for the fourth year running.
This year Bridgnorth Town Council agreed to donate the prize money and rosettes for the various categories.
Mayor Rachel Connolly joined organiser Sally Themans of Love Bridgnorth to judge the entries.
“It is great to see more businesses entering – and the community gardeners this year - as well as residents who enhance our town so much with their efforts.
"Many of the front gardens are very small but people are so creative!” said Sally.
“I would like to thank Bridgnorth Town Council for their involvement with sponsoring this important competition which really demonstrates the pride that people feel to live in Bridgnorth, and thank all those who entered. If we run it next year it would be great to have even more entries and even produce a trail map.”
The winners were: Courtyard Garden – Ken Smith of The Old School House; best front garden – Gillie Aked of St Leonard’s Close and the best hanging basket prize went to Angela and Steve O’Brian on Riverside.
Each winner received certificates and garden vouchers presented by the mayor, with all runners up presented with rosettes. For best business the winner was Bassa Villa and best community garden – St John’s Church.
Councillor Connolly said: “Judging the Bridgnorth in Bloom competition was a real pleasure and I was so pleased that the Town Council was involved.
"The standard was amazing and the competition is always a great way to lift spirits, and recognise people's efforts.
“The wonderful displays demonstrate all the entrants’ time, dedication and passion to brighten up our town and bring joy to people passing by."
