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We're Bloomin' Marvellous Round Here!
Communities across Redcar and Cleveland have walked away with a number of trophies as the annual Northumbria in Bloom competition.
From all corners of the Borough, proud gardeners had their hard work rewarded after 19 prizes were awarded in the Major and Special Award categories. Once again, the green fingered residents of Moorsholm came up trumps, scooping the Best Overall Entry gong as well as Gold in the Best Village category in the Major Awards section. In the Special Awards section, Moorsholm resident Tom Cartwright was recognised for his Outstanding Voluntary Contribution and St Mary’s Parish Church won the Religious Establishments category.
The Award winners included:
- Saltburn and Redcar, which claimed Gold and Silver respectively for Best Coastal Resort
- Saltburn resident Joyce Howard was given an Outstanding Voluntary Contribution Award
- The Saltburn House Hotel scored Gold in the Pubs and Hotels category
- Saltburn Valley Gardens received a Silver Gilt for Conservation Projects
- Huntcliffe Court in Saltburn won Gold in the Residential Communities section.
- Zetland Allotments and Hazelgrove Allotments & Town Learners Association received a Gold and Silver Gilt respectively in the allotments category
- Redcar Racecourse won Gold for Best Sports Ground
- South Bank and Grangetown won Gold and Silver respectively in the Small Town category
- Marske won a Silver Gilt in the Town Category.
Councillor Helen McLuckie, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “The council is very pleased that communities and residents across the borough have scooped such a magnificent haul of prizes for all their efforts. For years, our local communities have turned their areas into floral delights and hopefully this success will continue for years to come.”
The Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Councillor Brenda Forster, added: “I am delighted with the success our borough has achieved in the Northumbria in Bloom competition. Every year our keen horticulturalists excel themselves and turn their communities into an explosion of colour. I am very pleased that they have the recognition they deserve.”
For more information on all the categories and winners, go to: www.northumbriainbloom.co.uk
