News Archive
Sir Nicholas Beaumont
We were saddened to hear the news that Sir Nicholas Beaumont has been killed in a car crash. Sir Nicholas, or Nicky as he preferred to be known, was a committee member and senior judge for many years with Northumbria in Bloom. He was a true gentleman, always good company for his fellow judges, and popular with the people he met when he was judging. He retired from Northumbria in Bloom some years ago, but maintained his interest in the competition and was a frequent guest at the Inaugural meetings and Awards ceremonies. We will remember him for his equanimity, loyal support and generosity of spirit. We shall miss his cheerful company.
There will be a Memorial Service in Hexham Abbey at 3.00pm on Thursday 14th July.
Northumbria in Bloom Awards 2011
The awards ceremony this year will be hosted by Redcar & Cleveland Council on Tuesday 13th September at Huntcliff School, Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn by the Sea. TS12 1HJ.
Northumbria in Bloom Launch 2011
The 2011 competion was formally launched at the McDonald Gisborough Hall Hotel on 8th March. Chairman Eileen Burn welcomed representatives of communities around the Region and congratulated them on the efforts of local groups and Councils to work together to keep their areas attractive in spite of the difficult financial climate.
She encouraged them to invite small gorups to enter RHS It's Your Neighbourhood which is non-competitive and commented on the continued interest of schools in the Growing Together scheme.
Britain in Bloom 2010 results
There were five entries from Northumbria in the national Britain in Bloom competition in 2010. Sunderland gained a Silver Gilt award and was winner in the Large City category, Durham and Sedgefield each won Silver, Eston Silver Gilt and Stanghow won a Gold award and was joint winner in the Small Village category. Extracts from the judges' comments are here.
Northumbria in Bloom Inaugural 2010
The Inaugural Meerting for the 2010 competition was held in the magnificent surroundings of Wynyard Hall, Stockton on Tees on 8th March; Opening the meeting, the Chairman, Eileen Burn said:
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