Market Harborough Wins In-Bloom Competition For 4th Year Running

Market Harborough has won the large town category of the East Midlands in Bloom competition for the fourth year running.

The dedicated team of volunteer gardeners were handed the honour and another gold award at the results ceremony in Grimsby this afternoon.

The Market Harborough In Bloom team with judges and Cllr Peter James of Harborough District Council on judging day

Judges visited Market Harborough in June to evaluate floral displays and environmental initiatives, helping it secure a win against other regional towns.

Head Gardener Barbara Tallis also received a Judges’ Award in recognition of her years of dedication to the In-Bloom team.

Angela Randle, Chair of Market Harborough in Bloom, spoke to HFM after the results were announced:

L-R Pip Clements, Margaret Richards, Nat Jackson-Bream and Jenny Hubbard from Lubenham In Bloom

Meanwhile, Lubenham in Bloom won the Village Category of the contest for the second year running and secured a sixth gold award, with volunteers praised for their tireless efforts.

Pete and Pat White were handed Silver Guilt award for their front garden at Elmhirst, The Green and Judges’ Awards were presented to Dr Peter Shelton, for his fundraising with the sale of refurbished garden tools and bikes and to Nathan Jackson-Bream, for his enthusiasm and commitment to the village.