• This year more schools were judged to be in the top two categories of ‘outstanding’ or ‘very good’ than ever before, with 21 Gold Awards and 38 Silver Gilts Awards being presented out of a record number of 93 entries taking part.
Andy Shaddick, Public Affairs Manager at Southern Water, said: “Becoming part of South & South East in Bloom gives schools something to aim for and the results show that standards have risen over the last year. It’s vital to look after the environment and use water wisely and it’s great to see so many children getting involved in this and benefiting from the outdoor classroom.”
Peter Holman, Chairman of South & South East in Bloom, said: “We were delighted to have the most school entries ever and the judges were very impressed at the standard and effort the children had put into their grounds. It gives us great pleasure to see the work of the gardeners of the future in action.”
• The 2010 South & South East in Bloom awards will be presented at the Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, on Friday September 10.
• Our sponsor has challenged us to increase entries in return for additional funding and longer term support. We would like to increase entries by at least 33% so to encourage new entries any entrant introducing a new entry into one of the main categories this year will get their entry refunded once that entry is confirmed and judged.
• The Neighbourhood Award Scheme is now the “It’s Your Neighbourhood” campaign. The new campaign is greatly improved and it is now possible for a wider range of communities and organisations to get involved. There is an improved assessment sheet with greater emphasis on community and awards can be won at five levels, from basic registration to "outstanding" - all receive an RHS Certificate. The other great news is that our top neighbourhood will receive national recognition. One neighbourhood from the region which has been successful in the previous two years can be nominated to Britain in Bloom. Entrants will receive a certificate of distinction and be invited to the BiB Awards.
• With no increase in the numbers of entries from the Southern Region for several years the Trustees have decided to merge the two regions but of course we will keep the name South & South East in Bloom.
Contact details
124 Gravel Hill
Croydon
Surrey CR0 5BF
Tel/fax: 020 8662 1021
Peter Holman, Chairman
peter@sseib.com
Anne Holman, Campaign Manager
anne@sseib.com
Kate Holman, Schools Campaign Manager
kate@sseib.com
