Ulverston in Bloom will be taking part in both the regional Cumbria in Bloom and national Britain in Bloom competitions this year having been nominated as a national finalist. The regional judges will visit in July and the national judges in August.
Ulverston in Bloom is one of four finalists in Cumbria alongside the Ulverston Business Improvement District, Penrith and Kirkoswald and we will be marked on horticultural skills, community involvement and environmental responsibility.
A spokesperson from Cumbria in Bloom said:
"In addition to all our usual work around over 100 tubs, troughs, planters and garden areas, participation in the annual Eco-Fair and an Open Gardens weekend in June we are planning some new developments.
"This will include nine flags for Jubilee Gardens to allow us to take part in Flag Fortnight and have the flags in place for the judges’ visits.
"We will also deliver a walk about the Gill Banks woodland management and habitat development as part of Walkfest, create a Poetry Trail, run some litter picks and a Climate Change Gardening Competition and work in partnership to improve Ulverston Station.
"Ulverston BID will add more hanging baskets to the town centre and provide financial support for both Ulverston in Bloom and for the Civic Society for their work on the walled pinfold where lost animals were kept. The Ulverston in Bloom volunteers meet every Wednesday morning from February to November for a couple of hours gardening.
"If you would like to be involved please email Kim Farr at farraway@hotmail.co.uk"
