Leamington showcases its green spaces to heart of England in Bloom judges
Judges from the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Heart of England in Bloom competition visited Leamington yesterday (Thursday July 9) to assess whether the town should retain its Gold Award in the Small City category for the ninth year running.
The Leamington in Bloom Partnership, supported by Leamington Town Council, hosted the judges at the town hall, where they were presented with the annual Leamington in Bloom portfolio, an in-depth overview of green projects, initiatives and developments that have taken place over the past year.
The judges were then taken on a comprehensive tour of green spaces around Leamington, including Trinity School, Brookhurst Primary School, RLS Nursing Home, Packington Place Pocket Park, Brunswick Hub Secret Garden, Charles Gardner Street Planters, Paintings Plantation, St Mary’s Allotments, Mill Gardens, and Jephson Gardens.
This year’s tour showcased a diverse range of projects, with each green space highlighting different community involvement from pupils, care home residents, local community groups and townspeople.
The tour concluded with lunch at the Windmill Inn, where the Deputy Mayor of Leamington, Cllr Savita Lekhi, thanked the members of the Leamington in Bloom Partnership.
Leamington Mayor Cllr Sarah Boad said: “This collaboration highlights the immense pride and enjoyment our residents take in the town’s green spaces.
"Our community gardening, conservation and environmental projects continue to foster strong connections while providing lasting benefits for
everyone.
“I’d like to extend a special thank you to our active associate members, including ARC, Action 21, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, St Mary’s Allotments, the Social Gardening Project, Paintings Plantation, Trinity School, Leam Trash Friends, Rewilding Brunswick, and Sydenham Meadow Mania, whose enthusiasm, support and hard work are vital to the Partnership’s success.”