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:

"The bye-line for Northumbria in Bloom is “Communities Growing Together” and it is heartening to see how many communities continue to see this competition as a positive focus for local pride. The number of places entering the competition in 2010 is the same as last year with 92 competitors, in spite of fears for the future of the competition with local authority reorganisation and the current financial situation;

“2009 was an exceptionally good year for Northumbria in Bloom entrants in the RHS Britain in Bloom finals at Torquay. We are one of the top three highest achievers amongst the 18 regions taking part. The other two are Yorkshire and Scotland. It must be something in the northern air. Warmest congratulations to all of these winners." More in the below attachment.

For more information on the competition, see the How to Enter page. There's a new competition for schools, covering the whole of the Northumbria in Bloom area. See the Growing Together competition page. The Gateshead MBC Trophy for Business Parks has been opened to entries from business parks outside the areas which enter the main competition - see Special Awards. Entries for all classes are now closed.

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