Gainsborough in Bloom start their work for this year's competition

11 May 2015

The team of volunteers lead improvement works across the town gearing up for the ‘In Bloom’ judges visiting in July.

The process wouldn’t be possible without helpers to the project which include the staff from Browns Department Stores, Sills & Betteridge and Hope Church all tenants within Marshall’s Yard.

The teams are tackling areas in the town centre including Whittons Gardens, Morton Corner and other areas throughout the town. Volunteers from the businesses will be clearing rubbish, pruning and getting areas ready for planting at the end of May.

They will be joined later by further organisations such as Mc Donald’s to do a last minute litter pick and spring clean before the judge’s arrival in July.

Store Manager for Browns, Wendy Stephenson, said: “It’s important we all do our bit to make Gainsborough look presentable at all times and this is an ongoing process throughout the year. However we put additional efforts in at this time of year to get areas ready for planting but also to ensure the town looks it’s best for when the judges visit.”

Gainsborough received a silver award last year and is really trying hard to up the score each year. Chair of the In Bloom group, Jo Biddle, said: “We are a voluntary led group with a great deal of passion for the initiative and what it achieves for Gainsborough. Half of the work couldn’t be carried out if it wasn’t for the brilliant volunteers we have on board giving up their time to help us.”

This year has already seen some major steps forward including: -

Jet garage turf laid
Marshall’s Yard round about improvements
New flower beds instated at Trent Port

The efforts now turn to looking after key sites which include, Whittons Gardens, Morton Corner, The Plough and old Guildhall site. Gainsborough Golf Club, Richmond Park and Gainsborough Old Hall continue to improve and prepare for the judges visit.

Attractive planters will be reinstated in the town centre in June and further opportunities continue to be explored.

If anybody would like to become involved in Gainsborough In Bloom or if you are a business and would be interested in sponsoring a plant display, please contact 01427 810706 or via the Gainsborough In Bloom Facebook page.

Pictured Staff at Browns working on Whittons Gardens.

For further information, contact:

Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: admin@dransfield.co.uk