| Buxton celebrated a major success in the East Midlands in Bloom competition. The spa town scored first prize and a silver gilt medal for the third successive year in the Large Town category.
Jane
McGrother, Chair of the Buxton in Bloom Committee, said "We are
delighted to win our category for the third time in a row, and very
grateful to all those who took part. Buxton in Bloom brings
together the whole community, including many volunteers, and they
should all feel very proud of their achievement."
Headteacher Cecilia Minter said "We are very
proud to have received a silver award for the Best School Garden in the
East Midlands region, and also a certificate from Buxton in Bloom. The
awards acknowledge the work accomplished by pupils, parents, staff,
governors and members of the local community, as well as our
involvement with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. It has been wonderful to see everyone working together to improve our school environment."
Judges praised the only Green Heritage
Park in the East Midlands for its high quality floral displays,
wonderful collection of trees and chemical-free gardening methods,
describing it as 'the jewel in Buxton's crown'.
In the Small
Communities Category, a certificate of outstanding achievement went to
Cavendish Fields Residents Association for its creative amenity area,
including an imaginative tree sculpture.
Both Dovedale
Crescent and Milton Court received certificates of merit in the Medium
Communities section for their colourful gardens and floral displays.
Also
singled out for praise from the judges were Buxton's floral displays
and entrance displays at gateways into the town, the grounds of
Milnthorpe Homes, care of trees, the Cavendish Hospital Garden, St
Anne's RC Primary School and the Serpentine Project.
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