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.
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
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.