Residents, businesses and community groups in Beverley are being encouraged to enter the Beverley in Bloom Town Competition.
Organised by volunteers, the competition is an opportunity to celebrate the green-fingered skills and gardening expertise that is evident but frequently unacknowledged throughout the town.
We will very soon be taking delivery of 39 new recycled plastic self-watering planters and barrels, replacing virtually all the wooden ones which are long past their use-by date.
Additionally we are having donated plants for the summer with a retail value approaching £1,800.
Together we hope to put on a splendid display around the town, aiming for a Gold in Yorkshire in Bloom, but all our effort will count for nothing if we are not supported by the wonderful efforts of individuals, community groups and businesses as well as Beverley Town Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Entry to the competition is free of charge, with categories including residential gardens, businesses, pubs, cafes, schools, community groups and more. Once all applications have been collected, two judges from Beverley in Bloom will visit each entrant to give them each a score. Every entry will then have the chance to be given bronze, silver, silver gilt or gold awards and presented with certificates at an evening reception in September.
Competition entry forms can be collected from the Town Council in Well Lane, Beverley or alternatively, a PDF version of the application can be downloaded from www.beverley.gov.uk. Completed forms should be returned to the Town Council by the deadline of 31st May.
Beverley in Bloom would also like to appeal to local businesses that might like to support them in their endeavours, either financially or “in kind”. Any offers of support can be directed to the group via Beverley Town Council 12 Well Lane, Beverley. HU17 9BL.
