Royston garden competition to commence
THE organisers of Royston in Bloom are preparing to receive entrants.
The annual competition features eight categories with the best kept gardens, streets and commercial properties being awarded.
Rod Kennedy, chairman of the Royston in Bloom committee, said: “The competition has become an annual event and each year we have seen a rise in the standards of the entries.
“We are looking for entries which show a dedication and enthusiasm for aspects of gardening. There is a place for everyone in the competition.”
Categories include Best Front Garden, Best Front Garden (easy maintenance), Best Front Container Garden, Best Kept Street or Community Area, Best Young Person’s Project (schools or clubs), Best Young Person’s Project (using recycled material), Best Entry from Pubs, Clubs and Commercial Premises and Best Kept Allotment.
You may also want to watch:
Prizes and plaques will be awarded to overall winners in each category with certificates for gold, silver and bronze being given.
Entry forms are available from Royston Town Council at Royston Town Hall, and the closing date for entries will be Friday July 8.
Most Read
- 1 New app allows passengers to order bus to virtual stops
- 2 Lack of public transport blamed for collapse of £10.5m training centre
- 3 Teacher raises more than £3,000 with charity run in mother's memory
- 4 Spitfires and more... IWM Duxford prepares for 2021 Battle of Britain Air Show
- 5 Camera to be installed in village to address long-standing speeding woes
- 6 Wellbeing gardens opened at Lister in memory of much-loved colleague Marilyn
- 7 14 Spitfires to take to the skies at IWM Duxford's 2021 Battle of Britain Air Show
- 8 Mum of four sought by police over child neglect claims
- 9 Village school's annual fayre is a big hit
- 10 Hospitality Action Day: Some of your favourite local pubs, restaurants and cafés
Judging will be taking place in the week beginning Monday 11 July 2011.
Meanwhile, writer and broadcaster Geoff Hodge is to be the speaker at this year’s Blooms Night at the town hall on Tuesday April 26, from 7.30pm.
Mr Hodge, who is a regular contributor to Garden News and Grow Your Own magazine, will be giving a talk and demonstration on easy gardening.
For details, contact Royston Town Hall on 01763 245484.
