Beverley’s Flemingate centre has claimed a gold award for a second year in the hotly-contested Yorkshire in Bloom campaign.
Flemingate took a Gold Award in the Shopping Centres and Retail Parks category, along with entrants from centres in Sheffield, Halifax, Selby and Keighley, which was crowned overall category winner.
Graham Tait, Flemingate Centre Manager, said:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to win gold for the second year running in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards. As ever it’s a real team effort and everyone is really pleased.
“We’re also delighted that Beverley has been recognised yet again as a lovely place to live, work and visit. All credit to Beverley Town Council and organisations across the town who make up the Beverley in Bloom group.
“At Flemingate we aim to make a positive impact on Beverley, economically and environmentally, and we’re proud that the Yorkshire in Bloom judges feel that the centre enhances the town for residents and visitors alike.”
Judges praised Flemingate for the use of sustainable planting around the main centre and play area. They were also impressed with the choice and variety of evergreen shrubs and “excellent” vibrant hanging baskets.
The Yorkshire in Bloom judges also highlighted how Flemingate was free from litter and graffiti, as well as the use of artificial lawns adding visual impact and usability.
Beverley was a Gold Award winner and overall category winner in the Large Town/Small City category.
Dr Clive Waddington, Coordinator of the Beverley in Bloom group, said:
“We’re delighted to do so well in Yorkshire in Bloom, in particular to win the Yorkshire Rose Award for Best Town in Yorkshire, which is a great achievement.”
“We can’t rest on our laurels though – the recommendations suggested by the judges mean we have a busy time ahead to get ready for next year’s awards.”
