Market Harborough Wins First Prize In East Midlands In Bloom Competition

Market Harborough has won first prize in the East Midlands In Bloom competition.

The top honour in the large town category was announced at an awards ceremony in Loughborough this afternoon, where volunteers were presented with a gold award.

Market Harborough In Bloom Team with representatives from Harborough District Council & FCC in Welland Park
PIC: ANDY CARPENTER

Although the town has won gold for the past few years, it is the first time for several years Harborough has been crowned overall winner.

The accolade comes after judges toured town in July to see floral displays and other environmental projects.

Barbara Tallis, chair of the Market Harborough in Bloom volunteers, spoke to HFM after the results were announced:

Judges visited in July

Market Harborough also won the Horticultural Excellence Within Parks award for Welland Park.

Barbara told HFM it was a joint effort between volunteers and Harborough District Council’s environmental contractor FCC, to get the award: