The Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is looking for the best front garden in Shrewsbury and is urging members of the public to nominate their green-fingered neighbours for this year’s Town of Flowers competition.
The Committee is looking for entries in the best residential front garden category. The closing date for receipt of nominations is midday August 3.
The annual competition is open to residents’ front gardens only and must be located within Shrewsbury Town Council’s 17 wards.
For more details, including entry criteria and a nomination form, please see www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/shrewsbury-bloom or contact the Town Council for more information.
Entries should be submitted to debbie.entwistle@shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk, or by post to: Shrewsbury in Bloom Town of Flowers Competition, Riggs Hall, The Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AS, by midday Friday 3 August.
Judging will then take place in August.
The continuing dry spell will have an impact on gardens, and this will be taken into account when the Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee members carry out their judging.
Councillor Keith Roberts, chairman of the Shrewsbury in Bloom committee, said: “We know that there are a lot of people in Shrewsbury who take great pride in their gardens, and I would encourage everyone to submit their nominations before the closing date on Friday. We would like to recognise the dedication of our great gardeners in what has been a testing summer for our plants and gardens.”
Shrewsbury in Bloom is a non-profit committee, which brings together interested groups and individuals to implement a programme for Shrewsbury’s floral enhancement, environmental improvements and community projects. It is the driving force behind Shrewsbury’s entry into the Heart of England in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions.
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