Judging is imminent for Historic Newark in Bloom’s horticultural efforts, as Britain in Bloom celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Historic Newark in Bloom is being judged on Wednesday for the East Midlands in Bloom competition that runs annually in early July and focuses on the improvement of the area through the imaginative use of trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping.
It also aims to achieve a litter-free and sustainable environment.
Eighteen regions make up the overall Britain in Bloom campaign, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which promotes horticultural and environmental community participation to improve neighbourhoods, villages, towns and cities across the country.
Residents can do their bit towards sprucing up the town by sweeping their frontage or sprucing up their front gardens.
Volunteers also also being sought to help out in the run-up to the judges’ visit. Contact Jenni Oliver on 07704 526403 to get involved.
This year sees the 60th anniversary of Britain in Bloom and the theme for the milestone year is friendship.
Historic Newark in Bloom is joining in with the celebrations and championing friendship through gardening, which can bring people together, enrich lives, and build social connections fundamental to good health and wellbeing.
Celebrations in Newark have already begun, with Historic Newark in Bloom getting involved with the Childrens Bereavement Centre’s event on Saturday where many friends were made including children interested in gardening. The next event is a litter pick around the town on Tuesday, July 9, meeting at the Town Hall at 6pm.
All groups and businesses are welcome to join in on the fun of meeting other people who also like to see Newark kept litter free. More details are available via Historic Newark in Bloom’s Facebook page.
Another event, combining litter picking and dog walking through parks, is planned for August, and the group’s Christmas tree decoration at the Parish Church tree festival this year will also be themed on friendship.
