Tewkesbury in Bloom

Last night our Chairman welcomed our President Ann Cadbury plus the Borough and Town Mayors and their Mayoresses to our Presentation Evening in the Town Hall. During the summer Councillor Chris Danter, our Town Mayor, had given up her spare time to go around the town judging the floral displays put on by local businesses. She presented shields to the winners of each category as follows-
Class 1 Retail Shops and Hairdressers
1st David Dudley Butchers
2nd Jennings Carpets
3rd Gingers Hairdressers
Class 2 Pubs and Retaurants
1st Abbey Tea Rooms (back garden)
2nd The Black Bear
3rd The Anchor
Class 3 Hotels and Guest Houses
1st  The Royal Hop Pole (front and back garden)
2nd No 2 Back of Avon
2nd Church Street B&B with Antiques
Class 4 Commercial and Offices
1st The Caravan Club Site
2nd Avonside Taxis
3rd L & L Installations

Local schools were also presented with certificates in appreciation of their efforts planting up wheelbarrows in an 'Edible' theme for inclusion in our Heart of England in Bloom entry.

We were pleased to hear that yet again we achieved a GOLD AWARD  in the Heart of England in Bloom competition. Congratulations to all groups in the town whose individual efforts combine to make such a great overall floral experience for residents and visitors alike. This year's theme was 'Edible' and the judges were impressed with the town allotments and the efforts of the Priors Park neighborhood vegetable garden project. Praise also went to Tewkesbury Town North beds, the Town Centre and the 1471 display.

The displays in the town have looked glorious during the summer and we hope that they will continue for a few more weeks. We have had some vandalism of tubs but have tried to rectify this by adding spare plants. Brian has been kept busy watering everything in the very dry weather. On Thursday this week we will hear the results of the Heart of England in Bloom Awards. 

Our judging for the Heart of England in Bloom awards went well. In sweltering heat Roger Bache and Mark Wiltshire were given a tour around the town viewing Tewkesbury Allotments, Marina Court and  Home Abbey Gardens, flower beds by the Black Bear at Victoria Gardens and 1471, baskets and coronets etc in Bishops Walk, the High Street, Church Street and Barton Street. At Victoria Gardens they were formally welcomed by the Town Crier. Then they were taken through Newtown to Alderman Knight School where they saw wildflower and vegetable gardens and spoke to pupils and staff. They finished by viewing the wheelbarrows which had been planted up by local school children using edible plants.

Next Tuesday morning (July 16th) we will be welcoming the judges from Heart of England in Bloom to view our floral displays. The tour will start at Marina Court and finish at Alderman Knight School where planted wheelbarrows will be on display that have been tended by local school children. We will then meet up at The Hop Pole from about 11.30am. If you are in the area please come in and join us.

Our tubs, planters and hanging baskets are beginning to bring a splash a summer colour to the town. Over the next few days we should see the transformation of the boats and beds. We are grateful to all those businesses and individuals who have sponsored displays this year. Do get in touch if you would like to help.

Pansies have been planted in some of the containers in the town to provide colour for the winter.
At Newtown the 2 trees that were removed for the drainage work to take place have been re-instated with a Rowan and a flowering Cherry. Newtown WI have planted a White Beam tree to mark the Queen's Jubillee year.

New coronets have adorned the High street this summer and have been much admired. If you would like to sponsor one to help with their purchase, planting and maintenance then please contact us via the website.

At the above Awards, which took place in Kings Heath yesterday, we were thrilled to receive a GOLD certificate. Well done to all the groups in the town who give of their time to make the town look colourful with beds, gardens, tubs, baskets etc.
We could all do with more volunteers so if you feel inspired then do contact us through the website. 

The Town Mayor, Ken Powell, presented the shields and cups to the winners of the local businesses Floral Displays. He had judged these a few weeks ago. A well attended evening that  hosted by our Chairman John Badham.
  The winners were-
Class 1 Retail Shops and Hairdressers
 1st  Dave Dudley Butchers

Class 2 Pubs and Restaurants
 1st  Black Bear

Class 3 Hotels and Guest Houses
 1st  The Hop Pole Back Garden

Class 4 Commercial and Offices
 1st Caravan Club Site