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2010 Competition
South West in Bloom
 

The final photograph following the judging.

Pictured in the front row (left to right) are two of the Paradise Park gardeners, Alison Hales (director of the park), judge Tom Sharples, mayor John Bennett, Hayle in Bloom chair Margaret Tanner and judge Jon Wheatley.

 

2010 SOUTH WEST IN BLOOM ROUTE (200kb)

Click above to get a copy of the 'all new' South West in Bloom Route.

 

2010 CHILDREN'S PAINTING COMPETITION
The topic was "Dig It, Grow It, Cook It and Eat It"
The winner in the 12-16 age group was Christian Turner, aged 12, of St. Piran's School.
 
Laura Wilcox, aged 11, also of St. Piran's School, was the winner in the 7-11 age group.
 
And the winner in the Under 7 category was Jenifer Nicklin, aged 6, again of St. Piran's School.

We had excellent submissions from several schools but St. Piran's had a clean sweep. Well done! The judging was blind so the identity of the artist and the school was not known until afterwards.

Congratulations to the winners - superb paintings.

JUDGES' TOP TIPS
Some suggested improvements from the 2007 Britain in Bloom UK Finals Judges'
Floral displays
  • Consider planting combinations that allow for different weather extremes
  • Ensure hanging baskets are fed appropriately
  • Involve young people in the design and planting of a flower bed
  • Consider sponsorship of floral displays by local businesses
  • Include visits to private gardens to see outstanding floral features

Permanent landscaping

  • Consider the use of more sustainable planting schemes including herbaceous plants and shrubs
  • Introduce some specimen plans and permanent planting in public bedding displays
  • Pay attention to permanent planting around car parks

Local environmental quality

  • Plan maintenance regimes to ensure the regular treatment of weeds in pavements
  • Plan for the regular repair and replacement of litter bins and dog bins

Public awareness

  • Consider greater engagement of commercial premises in the campaign
  • Produce a quarterly newsletter of Bloom activities within your village / town

Local agenda 21 and sustainable development

  • Consider the use of native plant species - not Spanish bluebells!
  • Consider clear signage and interpretation boards for visitors and local residents

General comments

  • Aim to involve the widest community in all aspects of the Bloom campaign
  • Give careful consideration to planning the judging tour as judges can only make an assessment based on what they are shown on the day

2010 BRITAIN IN BLOOM JUDGING GUIDELINES (80kb)

Detailed guidance on the judging process including percentages for each category.  A must read.

BRITAIN IN BLOOM MARKING SHEET (116kb)

The judge's marking sheet - we have to be great in every category.

KEY DATES


16-18 April
15 July

RHS Show Cardiff

Judging
 
 
Some interesting links:

Sheffield in Bloom is obviously in a different category to Hayle but it provides some insight into what can be done.  Here is the link to their site.  Take a look at their Brochure.

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/environment/in-bloom

There is also a video on YouTube that is very good and could be something we aspire to.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=094oTLWrlQo