South West in Bloom is one of eighteen regional/national competitions that make up Britain in Bloom, the biggest horticultural campaign in Europe.
The aim of the communities that take part each year is to improve and regenerate our local environments, through the imaginative planting of trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping, conservation and recycling projects, and to sweep away the eyesores that blight our streets, such as litter, graffiti and vandalism.
Britain in Bloom, which is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, is focused on four core pillars
- horticultural excellence,
- community involvement,
- environmental friendliness
- sustainability. |
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Judging of your area takes place in July, using the criteria of the national Britain in Bloom competition, which you will find enclosed within this pack. You will be awarded a Gold, Silver-Gilt, Silver, Bronze or certificate of commendation based on marks accumulated over the five disciplines: Floral displays (60 marks), Permanent landscaping (60), Local Agenda 21 and sustainable development (30), Local environmental quality (30) and public awareness (20). |
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The competitive element is designed to be fair to everyone, with entries grouped into categories based on population taken from the electoral roll. (This figure is obtainable from the Electoral Roll Officer at your local authority). You will see the categories on the awards list enclosed, together with the additional awards issued at the judge’s discretion. At the end of the year, the judges select a number of entries to represent the region in the following year’s national Britain in Bloom.
To help you succeed, you will need to generate funding from your own funding events, cash or benefits in kind from local business, or by attracting sponsorship or grants. |
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