Applications Open for Brighter Borough

The ‘lines are now open’ for green fingered gardeners to apply to take part in this year’s Brighter Borough competition.

Residents in East Staffordshire are now being encouraged to get their nominations in for 2010’s best gardens, floral features and young gardening talent as the Council launches its annual Brighter Borough competition, sponsored by Brykley Garden Centre.

The deadline for entries is Friday, June 25th. Brighter Borough is free to enter and judging takes place between Monday, July 5th and Friday, July 16th.

There are several categories that gardeners may enter including:
The best front or rear garden
The best floral feature, trough or hanging basket
The best vegetable garden
The best pond
Best young gardener (under 18 years of age).

As well as categories for schools there are also opportunities for businesses, public houses and churches to be involved.

Duncan Cowie, Head of Cultural Services, said: “The Brighter Borough competition is a great way for individuals, businesses and communities to work together to help make their neighbourhoods bloom this summer.

“Entrants are encouraged to show off their green fingered skills and take pride in their surroundings, and the competition is also a big part of the Council’s award winning entry into the Heart of England In Bloom competition too.”

Anyone can enter regardless of experience or the size of your garden.
Trophies will be awarded to winning entrants at a special awards ceremony hosted at Byrkley Garden Centre on Thursday, September 9th.

Once again members of the Burton Community Gardeners group will be judging the competition.

If you would like more information about Brighter Borough or would like to receive an application form, please contact Angela Pepper on 01283 508724.

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