Britain In Bloom Judges Tour Market Harborough

Judges from the prestigious Britain In Bloom competition toured Market Harborough today.

The town was selected to represent the East Midlands in the national contest, after winning the regional category last year.

Britain in Bloom judges meet volunteers during their visit to Market Harborough.
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The tireless work of Market Harborough In Bloom volunteers was highlighted by the judges, as well as their close working relationship with residents, businesses and Harborough District Council.

Judge Roger Burnett praised the work of everyone involved when he spoke to HFM:

Britain in Bloom judges during their visit to Market Harborough.
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From left, Toni Cox trustee, Chairman Barbara Johnson, Roger Burnett and Rae Beckwith Britain in Bloom senior judges and Barbara Tallis of Harborough in Bloom.
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The town’s In Bloom volunteers are one of just 44 community gardening groups nationwide to secure a place in the competition, run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and are up against nine other areas of the country in the Large Town category.

The judges were shown floral displays and environmental projects in a number of locations, including the town centre and Welland Park.

Susan Clow is a volunteer with Market Harborough In Bloom and told HFM they have worked hard to prepare for today:

The results of Britain In Bloom will be announced in October, after this year’s East Midlands In Bloom competition results, which the town is also entered into.

Britain in Bloom judges with Chairman Barbara Johnson and Harborough in Bloom volunteers at Welland Park rose garden.
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Britain in Bloom judges during their visit to Market Harborough.
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