Bamford & Norden Dec-Jan 2020

Mayor Billy Sheerin said: “This has been a very special
day for us all. We’ve been striving for years to be the
category winner, but we’ve always been second best.
“This year we have surpassed everyone, and I’m
delighted for the township and all our supporters.
It’s a massive team effort which cannot be won alone.”
Roy Down, chairman of Rochdale In Bloom, said: “I’m on
cloud nine; this is the best possible outcome for us.
“I can’t put into words how utterly thrilled I am.”
Paul Ellison, vice-chairman of Rochdale In Bloom, added: “A massive thank you goes out to all our
sponsors, including the Co-op, H Bell and Sons and Rochdale Training.
“A very special thank you goes to our partner, Rochdale Borough Council, whose Environmental
Management team do so much in the town centre and on the route. They keep everything
looking so wonderfully tidy and inviting with the planters and their displays.
“We must also thank Rochdale Township, for their funding of certain community groups.”
Rochdale In Bloom is a volunteer-led organisation consisting of various parties including Friends’
of groups, local businesses, local residents and volunteers.
North West in Bloom is the voluntary regional organisation that administers the Britain in Bloom
competition. Britain in Bloom is one of the most effective, and longest running environmental
competitions in the United Kingdom and each year it grows
in size and importance and involves more people, groups and
organisations within the community. Since 1964, communities
from across the North West have demonstrated their ability
to create and maintain attractive environments that benefit
residents and visitors alike. This links directly to the RHS three
key themes which are: Horticultural excellence, Community
involvement and Environmental friendliness.
Paul Ellison
Rochdale In Bloom Vice Chairman
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