


	Anglia in Bloom Charity Registered No. 1134478

Anglia in Bloom Results Message 2011

BEST OVERALL ENTRY AND WINNER OF THE

‘ANGLIA IN BLOOM’ TROPHY

BEDFORD

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This year’s prestigious awards ceremony were held at Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex on Tuesday 13^th September from 10.30am to 2.30pm, around 400 people including Mayors and Civic Heads attended from the Anglia in Bloom regional 6 counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, we were delighted that the media and press attended to interview Anglia in Bloom representatives and participating communities.

Bob Ollier Chairman of Anglia in Bloom said;

“Another stunning year of Horticultural displays across the 6 counties of the Anglia Region, we have had one of the best summers for several years with many weeks of hot weather, this has been evident throughout the regions with many superb floral displays, an increase in excellent community work and very high standards achieved within the local Environment.

The achievements by the entrants this year saw an impressive 10 Gold, 29 Silver Gilt, 18 Silver and 3 Bronze awards given by the judges”

“Entrants are recognising the importance of sustainable displays along with outstanding bedding displays, many of these displays are achieved by the continued support from the many community groups engaged across the Region who are dedicated to enhancing their community in our prestigious Environmental Campaign”

“I wish to congratulate all the communities and neighbourhoods in the East of England, for the enthusiasm, commitment and effort made to improve, develop and sustain local environments across our region, it is a great credit to you all, remember by taking part you are all winners – Well Done”

BEDFORD - should be congratulated on their achievement of consistent high marks across

the key criteria in all sections of the competition achieving the prestigious GOLD Standard,

Best SMALL CITY and BEST OVERALL ENTRY AND WINNER OF THE

‘ANGLIA IN BLOOM TROPHY’ Congratulations to the BEDFORD in BLOOM Team.

“On behalf of Anglia in Bloom, thanks go to all our sponsors this year for their loyal and continued support, Peter Beales Roses, Essex and Suffolk County Councils, Fothergill’s seeds, Amberol, Barcham Trees, Marketing Force, Beth Chatto, Gordon Ellis (geView), Moulton Nursery, Waveney Council, , Bury St Edmunds Council, Gt Yarmouth & Gorleston In Bloom, Old Palace Lodge at Dunstable and ASTUTECH for the generous sponsorship and support and we look forward to continuing our floral and environmental enhancement partnership in 2012”

“I would also like to thank all the Anglia in Bloom Trustees and judges for their continued support and help, let’s not forget they are all volunteers and give up so much of their own time to support their own communities, but they still find that extra time bringing their skills and experience to support the Anglia in Bloom Environmental Campaign”

“On the 25^th September our 6 entries from Anglia in Bloom will hear the results announced at this years National Britain in Bloom Finals, which are to be held in St Andrews, Scotland, I wish Bedford, Hunstanton, Moor (Oxmoor), Huntingdon, Filby and Halstead the best of luck and I will be there to support and congratulate them all personally”

The 2012 Britain in Bloom finalists from the Anglia in Bloom region will be announced at the regional seminar held on November 1st at Dunstable.

George Dawson Chair of Judges Said “I would also add my best wishes to and congratulations to not only the award winners but to everyone who took part in this year’s campaign. A community is a winner as soon as it enters into the campaign. It seems that every year the British climate tries to wreck all the efforts that the communities do to improve their areas.

However as the awards show, it seems it makes no difference as standards have actually improved again. Well done, may it long continue?

The campaign is not only about flowers. Many different categories are looked such as environmental quality, community involvement, biodiversity and the involvement of young people to name but a few. Community involvement seems to be the key to success, when everyone is involved the rewards are tremendous.

I, like Bob add my thanks to all the people who have helped to make 2011 such a successful year. I hope we can continue to expand on our entries in 2012 as I firmly believe in what the ‘in Bloom’ does. The region can only benefit if more people participate”

If you would like to be put on our media/press announcement list please contact:

Terry Bane - Anglia in Bloom Communications

email terry@banedell.orangehome.co.uk