Join us in the vibrant celebration of community spirit with South & South East in Bloom! This year-round campaign invites everyone to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in their neighborhoods, whether for a weekend or all year long.

The fun kicks off with local events designed to bring people together—think buzzing group litter picks that transform parks, cheerful bulb planting days that splash color into our streets, and exciting projects in collaboration with local schools that spark creativity among our youth.

To stir up some friendly competition, we also host delightful contests like “Best Front Garden” and “Best Shop/Pub Frontage,” encouraging residents and businesses alike to showcase their pride and passion for their surroundings.

Every little effort counts and contributes to a community’s entry into the prestigious South & South East in Bloom, where we celebrate not just blooming flowers but also the bonds we create and the love we show for our environment. Communities can enter in various categories based on their proven electoral roll, making the competition fair and fierce!

Join us as we blossom together, nurturing not just the grounds we tread but the connections that make our communities thrive! Let’s make our world a little greener, a lot brighter, and overflowing with pride!

Once you’ve registered for South & South East in Bloom, you’ll get all the details you need. One of the main parts is a visit from our “in Bloom” judges or assessors, usually in June or July. A highlight is our awards ceremony in September, where we share the judging results and present awards. We also hold an entrants’ seminar in the spring. We run training for our judges annually to ensure they are up to date with our criteria and arrangements for visiting entries. All entries receive a visit from a single judge or assessor, with judging taking place from mid-June to mid-July. Judges’ and assessors’ reports and awards are reviewed by a panel of trustees to ensure complete transparency.