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Welcome to Anglia in
Bloom, the Eastern Region’s Premier
Horticultural and Environmental Campaign.
Participation in Anglia in Bloom makes
an entrant a winner from the very start.
Entering shows that the entrants care
about the community and the local
environment. The moment the community
takes the decision to enter, it can look
forward to an exciting and rewarding
year – a year filled with action that
will ultimately benefit everyone in the
community. It will improve and enhance
the local area for residents and
visitors and by bringing together all
sections will engender a stronger sense
of community.
It
is through this co-operation – with
everyone working together - that amazing
things can be achieved. In the past many
areas have blossomed, as they have been
changed from downtrodden, unkempt
eyesores into veritable Gardens of Eden.
There have been noticeable reductions in
vandalism and littering that have
transformed trouble spots into pleasant
residential areas. By working together
for change, not only will improvements
and enhancement take place in village,
town, city or community for the present
year, foundations will be laid for the
future.
Many
different sections of the entry will be
scrutinised by the judges. They will be
seeking out examples of Horticultural
Excellence, Sustainability,
Environmental Improvements and Community
Involvement and through the marking
criteria these factors will be measured.
In addition the entry’s ability to
control litter, graffiti and vandalism
will be assessed. The Judges will
confirm the improvements made in their
report and through the award process,
year on year improvements can be
identified.
Please
study carefully and follow the guidance
notes and judging forms. By doing so the
entry will be more enjoyable, and ensure
marks are scored in each section. The
main aim of In Bloom is the overall
entry, there are, however special awards
given for specific areas that the judges
consider outstanding (listed below). Try
to nominate something for every special
award as this will also ensure that
points are awarded in every section.
Share
the responsibilities, encourage everyone
to take part, including Local
Government, retail businesses, industry,
schools, young peoples clubs, scouts,
guides, pubs, hotels, professional
organisations, individual mums, tots and
pensioners. Everyone can play a part in
the success. Don’t forget to use the
local press. They can publicise aims and
achievements and support local projects
and events to great effect.
The
Anglia in Bloom Judges look forward to
visiting the communities taking part in
July, to seeing the entries and sharing
the pride in the achievements. Enjoy the
challenge! This is the best opportunity
to be presented to a wider audience.
Make
sure the Judges know exactly what is
planned for them by sending them a well
timed itinerary and a map of the judging
route – with no surprises please! An
easy to read well marked map to guide
them to the meeting place with an
identified parking area is also
essential.
The judges all hope to be judging an
Anglia in Bloom that is bigger to judge
than ever before.
One
last thing, although the name is ‘In
Bloom’ suggesting lots of flowers this
is not the case. There follows 10
definitions of ‘In Bloom’ showing many
differing means, suggesting any
community can take part and be
successful:
1.
The state of flowering. 2. To be in
flower. 3 Bearing
flowers. 4. A state of perfection or
loveliness. 5 A flush or glow of
complexion. 6 A delicate powdery
surface deposit on plums, grapes or
leaves. 7 An indication of
freshness. 8 Be in a healthy vigorous
state 9 To be in full beauty. 10 To
flourish.
Good
Luck!
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