Gardening enthusiasts from Cranbrook in Bloom are celebrating after receiving a silver gilt award and winning the best small town category in the South and south East in Bloom contest, sponsored and supported by Southern Water.
The full list of wi...
Gardening enthusiasts from Cranbrook in Bloom are celebrating after receiving a silver gilt award and winning the best small town category in the South & South East in Bloom contest, sponsored and supported by Southern Water.
Nearly 400 guests attended a prestigious awards ceremony at The Grand in Brighton and to mark their success, representatives from Cranbrook in Bloom were presented with an engraved glass trophy by Sussex Life editor, Jonathan Keeble.
This year was the most popular South & South East in Bloom ever with more than 200 entrants across 15 different categories including towns, villages, parks and neighbourhoods. There were also a number of other discretionary awards (see full list of winners below).
South & South East in Bloom is one of 18 regions in the UK which encourages communities of all sizes to make positive and lasting sustainable improvements to their local environments. Southern Water's support and sponsorship has enabled the competition to quadruple in size since 2002, not only enhancing local communities but also encouraging us all to avoid wasting water.
Jill Williamson and Joyce Gutkowska from Cranbrook in Bloom picked up the award, and Joyce said: "It's a glorious surprise and we're totally shocked."
Chairman of South & South East in Bloom, Peter Holman, said: "It's been a fantastic year and we're delighted that once again Southern Water has sponsored the event. The competition is all about gardening and horticulture, making areas look attractive and communities pulling together, as well as promoting the need to care for the environment and sustainability. I'd like to congratulate everyone who makes a contribution to making the South & South East a great place to live, work and visit."
Andy Shaddick, Public Affairs Manager at Southern Water, said: "This competition is a great example of people taking care of their environment and using water wisely. As ever, we've seen some outstanding entries from dedicated individuals and groups, and thanks to their hard work, we've got some wonderful places to visit across the counties."
The contest welcomes entries from East and West Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, The Isle of Wight, East & North Dorset and East Wiltshire. Entrants were awarded bronze, silver, silver gilt or gold awards, with an overall winner chosen from each category. Marks were awarded according to a number of criteria, including how efficient the entrants were with water and other natural resources.
South & South East in Bloom Results 2009
Champion of Champions
Doddington in Bloom (Village)- Bronze
Chichester in Bloom (Large Town) - Silver
Hartfield (Small Village) - Silver Gilt
Limpsfield in Bloom (Large Village) - Gold
Rustington in Bloom (Town) - Gold & Category Winner
South East Entries
Small City
Horsham in Bloom - Gold
Crawley - Gold & Category Winner
Large Town (Judged across both regions)
East Grinstead in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Hailsham - Silver Gilt
Sittingbourne in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Littlehampton in Bloom - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
City Centre (Judged across both regions)
Chichester in Bloom - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Town (Judged across both regions)
Newhaven - Silver
Town Centre
Banstead Town Centre - Certificate
Redhill Town Centre - Certificate
Gravesend Town Centre - Silver
Horley Town Centre - Silver
Reigate Town Centre - Silver
Farnham in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Crawley Town Centre - Gold & Category Winner
Small Town
Arundel in Bloom - Silver
Forest Row in Bloom - Silver
Hersham in Bloom - Silver
Battle Town - Silver Gilt
Claygate in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Cranbrook in Bloom - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Coastal over 12001 (Judged across both regions)
Bexhill in Bloom - Silver
Bognor in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Herne Bay- Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Urban Community (Judged across both regions)
Ash Parish Council - Silver
Hampden Park in Bloom - Silver
Kemptown in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Aldwick in Bloom - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Large Village
Five Oak Green - Silver
Westcott in Bloom - Silver
Bletchingley in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Eynsford in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Tatsfield - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Small Village
Coldred - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Neighbourhoods 0-300
Friends of Goffs Park, Crawley - Improvement
Wadhurst Close Eco Garden, Hampden Park - Improvement
Adur View Retirement Housing, Upper Beeding -Merit
Essex Mews, Essex Place, Newhaven -Merit
Newhaven Heights, Newhaven - Merit
Norfolk Gardens (East) Residents Association, Littlehampton - Merit
Spencer Square Residents Association, Ramsgate - Merit
St. Aubyns Mead, Rottingdean - Merit
St. Peters Green, Upper Beeding - Merit
Bolney Court Residents, Crawley - Outstanding
Dingemans Court, Steyning - Outstanding
Elm Grove Lane Neighbourhood Scheme, Steyning - Outstanding
Greystones, Reigate - Outstanding
Ingrams Community Allotments, Bexhill - Outstanding
St. Martins Gardening Club, Battle - Outstanding
Senlac Gardeners, Battle - Outstanding
Neighbourhoods 301-1000
Church Farm Gardens Ltd., Rustington - Merit
East Broyle Residents Association, Chichester - Merit
West Quay, Newhaven - Merit
Worth Conservation Area, Crawley - Merit
Whyke Estate Community Association, Chichester - Outstanding
Neighbourhoods 1000+
Newhaven Valley, Newhaven - Merit
Bewbush Action Group, Crawley - Merit
Parklands Residents Association, Chichester - Merit
Sandwich Town, Sandwich - Merit
Country Park (Judged across both regions)
Drove Park, Newhaven - Silver
Hailsham Country Park, Hailsham - Silver
Beacon Hill Nature Reserve, Rottingdean - Silver
Brookfield Park, Littlehampton - Silver Gilt
Brandy Hole Copse, Chichester - Silver Gilt
Park/Large Garden (Judged across both regions)
West Green Park, Crawley - Silver
East Court Estate, East Grinstead - Silver
Hotham Park, Bognor - Silver Gilt
Priory Park, Chichester - Silver Gilt
Priory Park, Reigate - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Recreation/Small Park
Litten Gardens, Chichester - Silver
Create-it Jubilee Garden, Forest Row - Silver Gilt
Manor Green Park, Selsey - Silver Gilt
Middle Bourne Lane Community Wildlife Garden, Farnham - Silver Gilt
Horley Recreation Ground, Horley - Silver Gilt
Jubilee Park Garden, Chichester - Silver Gilt
Bishop's Palace Garden, Chichester - Silver Gilt
Princess Diana Memorial Garden, Hampden Park - Silver Gilt
Marine Park Gardens, Aldwick - Silver Gilt
East Beach Pond, Selsey - Silver Gilt
Swanley Village Millennium Green - Gold
Woodlands Recreation Ground, Rustington - Gold & Overall Winner
Discretionary Awards
The Community Gardens Award - Hartfield
The Sustainable Communities Award - Tatsfield
Chairman's Award - John Durham, Farnham
Community Involvement Award - Battle Town, Tatsfield
Community Conservation Award - Highwoods, Bexhill in Bloom The Church Volunteers, Doddington
The Outstanding Contribution Award - Malcolm Moore, Delia Jones
The Commendation Award - Ed & Iris Holbrook, Dave Tilley
The Front Garden Award - Manor Cottage, Aldwick in Bloom
The Pub & Restaurant Award - The Captains Table, Newhaven
The Floral Display Award - Eynsford in Bloom, Rustington in Bloom
The Improvement Award - Coldred, Westcott in Bloom
Young Gardener/ Gardener of the Year - Katie Thomas
Allotment Site Award - Limpsfield in Bloom
2009 RHS Britain in Bloom - Local Roots Limpsfield in Bloom
Kent Life - Cranbrook in Bloom
Surrey Life - Limpsfield in Bloom
Sussex Life - Rustington in Bloom
Tourism Award - Bexhill-on-Sea
Southern Entries
Small City
Gosport - Silver
Basingstoke in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Havant Borough Council - Silver Gilt
Rushmoor in Bloom Forum - Silver Gilt
Fareham in Bloom - Gold & Category Winner
Large Town - (Judged across both regions)
Alton - Silver Gilt
City Centre - (Judged across both regions)
Salisbury City of Flowers - Silver Gilt
Town - (Judged across both regions)Upton in Bloom - Silver & Category Winner
Small Town
Fordingbridge - Silver
Wimborne in Bloom - Silver Gilt
Wareham in Bloom - Gold
Liphook in Bloom - Gold & Category Winner
Coastal over 12001 (Judged across both regions)
Southsea - Silver
Coastal under 12000
Lee-on-the-Solent - Silver
Swanage in Bloom - Silver
Christchurch - Silver Gilt & Category Winner
Urban Community (Judged across both regions)
Pan in Bloom - Silver
Neighbourhoods 0-300
Martingale Communal Gardens, Aldershot - Improvement
Portsmouth Day Centre, Portsmouth - Improvement
Chilton Farm Park, Farnborough - Merit
Christ Church Community Garden, Portsmouth - Merit
Four Seasons Urban Garden Project, Portsmouth - Merit
St. Wilfrid's Community Group, Portsmouth - Merit
Shaftesbury Court Farnborough, Hampshire - Outstanding
Neighbourhoods 301-1000
Stamshaw Adventure Playground, Portsmouth - Merit
Neighbourhoods 1000+
Melrose Community Association, Basingstoke - Improvement
Bedhampton Volunteers, Bedhampton - Merit
Friends of Sandy Brow, Waterlooville - Merit
St. Wilfrid's Neighbourhood Watch, Portsmouth - Merit
University of Portsmouth Ravelin Park, Portsmouth - Outstanding
Country Park - (Judged across both regions)
Holly Hill Woodland Park - Gold & Overall Winner
Park/Large Garden - (Judged across both regions)
Gilkicker, Gosport - Silver Gilt
Recreation/Small Park
Foster Gardens, Gosport - Bronze
The Hermitage, Gosport - Bronze
Falkland Gardens, Gosport - Silver
Crescent Gardens, Gosport - Silver Gilt
Public Gardens, Alton - Silver Gilt
Sensory Garden of Reflection, Fareham - Gold & Category Winner
Discretionary Awards
The Community Gardens Award - Priory Close, Christchurch
The Sustainable Communities Award - Liphook
The Landscape Award - The Library, Lee-on-Solent
Chairman's Award - Stanpit Marsh, Christchurch
The Outstanding Contribution Award - Heather Othen
The Commendation Award - Constance Gainborough
The Front Garden Award - Pecche Place, Basingstoke
The Pub & Restaurant Award - The Green Man, Wimborne
The Floral Display Award - Salisbury City of Flowers
The Improvement Award - Salisbury City of Flowers
Allotment Site Award - Spitalfields Allotment Site, Alton
Hampshire Life - Liphook in Bloom
Tourism Award - Fareham
