NEWS UPDATE
The results for Yorkshire in Bloom 2007 were announced at the Award Ceremony in
Hull on September 4th, and they can be viewed on the Results
page
** Letter from the Yorkshire in
Bloom Executive Committee to all entrants**
Judging 2007
As you are no doubt aware the summer judging period is now well under way, it is
taking place against the backdrop of the worst June weather ever recorded making
both the preparation and delivery of a credible entry very difficult.
We, at Yorkshire in Bloom would like to re assure all of you that all of our judges
will be taking into account the widespread difficulties many of you have encountered
this year. Nowhere has escaped the incessant deluge and strong northerly winds battering
beds, borders and baskets and causing resources to be diverted to more pressing
tasks.
Yorkshire in Bloom prides itself on being an all year round environmental campaign
and as such the judging criteria takes into account difficulties experienced by
entries, indeed our judges this year have been asked to look out for examples of
how the community has faced up to the adverse conditions, we will be making allowances
for the worst hit areas.
This year hopefully is the exception, and if you are in one of the flooded areas
our thoughts are with you, for those of you fortunate enough have escaped the worst
of it but still feel your efforts to enhance your area have been thwarted please
be assured we will be taking everything into account, and your efforts will not
go unnoticed.
Many thanks for all you do, and remember your community, no matter what the weather,
always appreciates your efforts.
Yorkshire in Bloom Executive
(This letter is available to download for circulation here -
Entrants letter.)
A letter from the Executive to judges is also available to download -
Judges letter.
The Spring Judging Comments are now available on the Results
page.
A form for In Bloom groups to record their voluntary hours is available by following
this link: VOLUNTARY HOURS
The Yorkshire in Bloom headed paper
is available here for groups to download for their own use.
The press releases for September 5th are also available on the
Media Coverage page
YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM
Yorkshire in Bloom is the voluntary regional organisation that administers
the Britain in Bloom competition in North, South, East and West Yorkshire, North
and North-East Lincolnshire. 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.
The show of flowers in otherwise drab grey streets, the landscaping of derelict
and marginal land, the enhancement of our towns and pride in our villages is the
aim and indeed the success of the competition. None of this could be achieved
without the enthusiasm of the whole community working together to improve their
local environment and the recognition that involvement in Britain in Bloom can bring
is an important factor and often the catalyst for action.
Many small and large villages and towns in the region are judged for floral displays
both in Spring and Summer. The large towns in the region are judged in Summer as
well as special categories of the competition which include public, private and
charitable establishments, commercial premises, tourist and visitor attractions,
tourist residential accommodation, caravan and camping sites, new housing developments,
youth environmental projects, War Memorials and a Millennium Project competition.
The competition contributes to the regeneration of our towns and cities and helps
to provide an attractive environment for both visitors and the local community.
To be included on the distribution list for entry information please contact the
Honorary Administrator for information (see Contact).
BRITAIN IN BLOOM
The Britain in Bloom campaign is organised by The Royal Horticultural Society in
partnership with B & Q, and more information on the RHS can be obtained from
their website.
Follow this link for more information Royal Horticultural
Society
and more information on Britain in Bloom is available at
Britain in Bloom
