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Mayor Billy Sheerin said: “This has been a very special<br />

day for us all. We’ve been striving for years to be the<br />

category winner, but we’ve always been second best.<br />

“This year we have surpassed everyone, and I’m<br />

delighted for the township and all our supporters.<br />

It’s a massive team effort which cannot be won alone.”<br />

Roy Down, chairman of Rochdale In Bloom, said: “I’m on<br />

cloud nine; this is the best possible outcome for us.<br />

“I can’t put into words how utterly thrilled I am.”<br />

Paul Ellison, vice-chairman of Rochdale In Bloom, added: “A massive thank you goes out to all our<br />

sponsors, including the Co-op, H Bell and Sons and Rochdale Training.<br />

“A very special thank you goes to our partner, Rochdale Borough Council, whose Environmental<br />

Management team do so much in the town centre and on the route. They keep everything<br />

looking so wonderfully tidy and inviting with the planters and their displays.<br />

“We must also thank Rochdale Township, for their funding of certain community groups.”<br />

Rochdale In Bloom is a volunteer-led organisation consisting of various parties including Friends’<br />

of groups, local businesses, local residents and volunteers.<br />

North West in Bloom is the voluntary regional organisation that administers the Britain in Bloom<br />

competition. Britain in Bloom is one of the most effective, and longest running environmental<br />

competitions in the United Kingdom and each year it grows<br />

in size and importance and involves more people, groups and<br />

organisations within the community. Since 1964, communities<br />

from across the North West have demonstrated their ability<br />

to create and maintain attractive environments that benefit<br />

residents and visitors alike. This links directly to the RHS three<br />

key themes which are: Horticultural excellence, Community<br />

involvement and Environmental friendliness.<br />

Paul Ellison<br />

Rochdale In Bloom Vice Chairman<br />

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