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We are sure that many of you are keeping yourself busy looking after your communities, so if you have any details and photos then look to put them on our Facebook pages.
Dear Bloomer
I am naturally very sad that in the interests of public safety and wishing to act responsibly that we have agreed to the postponement of the National and Regional Bloom Competitions in conjunction with the RHS but I am anxious that we try to keep in contact with you all.
In this regard I do know that some wonderful things will still take place throughout the 500 or so Communities that take place in the South West. If you have examples of ideas initiatives and Community developments that you are undertaking, please let us know and we will recognise them. We have now sent out our Spring newsletter, so look out for it.
Perhaps this crisis can be turned round to demonstrate overcoming adversity and change and regenerate Bloom. Any project however small will be of interest, Let’s all continue to promote the benefits of Horticulture and Gardening however small. Perhaps we can promote growing particularly edible crops and help improve the environment as well as people involvement.
As the South West in Bloom main category entries have been postponed, as most of you have paid your entrance fee, please let us know if you would prefer to receive a full refund at this time or be prepared for us to retain your payment in advance for the 2021 competition.
We had a tremendous response again this year for `It’s Your Neighbourhood’ and unfortunately along with the RHS we have also had to cancel these for 2020, together with our business and Pride in Parks competitions.
With all Schools being closed we have had to cancel any School IYN’s for 2020, but we look forward to you returning in 2021.
We have kept open the Children's painting competition and these can be sent in when ready.
Keep an eye on the web site for any further developments on southwestinbloom.org.uk. or for or more information you can contact us on southwestinbloom@aol.com
Take care ,be safe and don’t forget ,The Power of Flowers and Plants
Jon Wheatley
Chairman