Bamford & Norden Dec-Jan 2020

Rochdale In
Bloom Blooming
Scoops Top Award
Rochdale’s In Bloom community volunteers are celebrating
after walking away with a blooming bunch of awards, received
at Southport on Friday 1st November.
2019 has again been a record-breaking year for Rochdale In Bloom,
with their entry in the RHS North West in Bloom 2019 regional
competition, where for the first time they were named as the overall
category winner after achieving a gold for the Best Large Town/Small
City category, the highest award possible.
The awards are the result of a year of volunteers
working tirelessly on various projects, which has been
undertaken by many local people, groups and projects
from right across Rochdale. Winning the award shows
excellence in horticultural and floral practices, as well
as showing great community participation and spirit.
Judges from RHS came to Rochdale in July and were
overwhelmed with the stunning displays.
Other award winners
• Gold for Zen Internet (commercial category)
• Gold for The Flying Horse Hotel
(small accommodation)
• Gold for Best Town Centre
• Gold for Norden Jubilee Park (RHS Park Award)
• Silver Gilt for Denehurst Park (RHS Park Award)
• Silver for Kirkholt (Urban Community)
• Bronze for Toad Lane Conservation Area
(small tourist attraction)
• Outstanding for Springhill Hospice
(Best Hospice Grounds)
• North West in Bloom school award – St Edward’s
CofE Primary School, Castleton
• Health and Well Being award – Rachael Bennion,
Petrus Community
• Young Bloomer of the Year – Sarah Down
• Young Champion – Sarah Down
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