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NEWS
CHILDRENS' PAINTING COMPETITION 2009
The
2009 Northumbria in Bloom competition results were announced at
Gateshead Civic Centre in June 2009. The list of winners is here.
NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM 2009
The
2009 Northumbria in Bloom competition was launched at the opening
meeting held in the Gala Theatre in Durham on 9th March. The list of entries for the 2009 competition is here. For information go to How
to Enter. There's a Press release here.
BRITAIN
IN BLOOM 2009
Each year Northumbria in Bloom
selects some of the best of the Region's winning entries to
represent the North East in the prestigious national Britain
in Bloom competition and this year our entries are:
Durham
Eston
Morpeth
South Shields
Stanghow
Stockton
Earsdon has been invited by the RHS to compete for the Champion of Champions award.
NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM AWARDS CEREMONY 2008
The awards ceremony was held on 8th
September 2008 at Gateshead Leisure Centre.
The results are available on the Results page.
BRITAIN
IN BLOOM 2008
Our entries and their
achievements in last year's competition were;
Gateshead (Large Town/Small City) - Silver award
Whickham (Large Town/Small City) - Silver award
Morpeth
(Town) - Silver Gilt award and winner of a Local Roots Award, presented to the community that best encouraged activities and links between
their unique local history or cultural diversity.
Earsdon
(Village) - Gold award and best in its category
South Shields (Coastal Resort)
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Silver award and winner of the Commercial Award for the finalist that
demonstrates the best contribution from business and retail interests.
There were also personal Shredded Wheat Community Champion awards for Dave Peacock of Whickham and Les English of Morpeth.
Congratulations to all of them.
A
full list of Britain in Bloom 2008 award winners can be found at:
http://www.rhs.org.uk/britaininbloom/Finalists/winners_2008.html
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Gateshead Gateshead was
congratulated for all the initiatives that were implemented in
restoring pride into the commmunity and particularly how colour was
provided through and across the town to brighten up areas.
Gateshead Council was commended for the provision of the plant
nursery which will ensure that all the excellent quality and
variety of summer bedding displays seen throughout the tour will continue in
to the future.
It was also extremely encouraging to hear that parks apprentices were employed training for the future.
The judges were particularly impressed with the number of bedding
schemes repesenting ten years of the Angel of the North and the range
of colourful gardens seen across the town in particular at Festival
Park.
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Whickham 'The
relationship between the council, Bloom Committee and local
organisations in Whickham is evidently strong' said the judges,'with
some impressive projects underway to benefit all members of the
community.'
There was extensive provision of well managed green space and floral
display across the entry. The judges were particularly impressed with
the conservation work in progress at Watergate Park and the range
of hortcultural features in Chase Park.
Dave Peacock was given a special award for his work in creating the
'fantastic Hermitage Garden which championed volunteer involvement,
responding to the desires of the community'.
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Morpeth The judges said
this was a most impressive tour which in most areas achieved a very
high standard indeed. 'Congratulations on the partnerships,
particularly with the business and schools communities. Morpeth
can be proud of its continuing efforts'.
They were impressed with the
extensive uptake of floral themes by the business community especially
the role of the chamber of commerce and the excellent frontage and shop
window displays by Rutherfords.
Mr Tom Ridley's garden received a special mention and Les English
received a special award for his work in support of Morpeth's Bloom
efforts.
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Earsdon
The
judges said
'it was an absolute pleasure to visit this lovely village, where
community spirit leaks from every pore; the tour allowed us to meet
virtually everyone, and there was no doubt of their commitment.
A clear and enjoyable presentation from Verna McNaughton started the tour, which included a helpful insight into the history of the village.
We were also most impressed by how you have engaged with the local
authority. An outstanding Britain in Bloom effort, showing what the
Bloom is about in every respect - thanks for a fabulous visit.'
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South Shields Quite
the worst weather the judges had experienced in their national judging
took place on their visit to South Shields; however, despite the
incessant rain, the sense of humour of the South Shelds team never
flagged at any stage and made the judges' visit one of the most
enjoyable they had had.
Clearly many new developments were taking place and there was a
commitment to develop important aspects, such as community involvement
and friends groups as the town progresses further into the Bloom.
They were particularly impressed with gardens in the redeveloped market
area, which were attractive and well cared for, 3-D carpet beds such as
the Running Man, St. Hilda's church at the town hall and the New Guinea
Impatiens beds in North Marine Park.
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