Broxbourne in Bloom 2012
What is Broxbourne in Bloom about?
Broxbourne in Bloom is about making the Borough look its
best. It is an annual competition open to all residents,
businesses and community groups within the Borough of
Broxbourne. There is a full range of categories and prizes are
on offer for all winners.
The 2012 competition opens on 1st April 2012.
Every year, children living in the Borough are invited to enter
the poster competition.
The categories for Broxbourne in Bloom 2011 are:
Residential:
Best large garden (over 20sq m)
Best small garden (under 20 sq m)
Best container or hanging basket
Commercial:
Best public house, shop, practice or business frontage.
Community:
Best community garden (residential homes, warden controlled
homes, housing schemes)
Additional awards are made for the following:
Best garden for all seasons (Roy Widden memorial trophy)
Best social housing entry (Edna Lazzari trophy)
Best new entry (Fred Hill memorial trophy)
Best overall trophy
Most environmentally friendly garden trophy
Rules, closing dates and entry requirements
The entry requirements are quite simple – all entries must be on
public view within the Borough of Broxbourne and must be live plant
material with no artificial enhancements. Entries must be made via
the official entry form, and entries must be ready for judging by
the closing date. Photographs of the garden may be used by
Broxbourne Council for publicity purposes. The competition entry
forms are available from April.
Make a Difference Day
Make a Difference Day is organised annually by Broxbourne
Council and a team of volunteers. It aims to improve the local
environment and encourage people to take an active part in
improving their local park. There is no age limit for
volunteers. Any resident or group who feels they can make a
difference at the park is welcome to take part.
The event provides an ideal opportunity to meet other residents
in the Borough and participate in worthwhile work within the
community. Any resident interested in participating in
this year's event can telephone the Council on 01992
785508 to register and receive more information.
Sponsorship
An important part of the Anglia in Bloom competition is
obtaining support from the business community.
Current sponsors are:
Sponsorship is a cost efficient method of advertising your
company to thousands of people a year. The Borough has a number of
options including roundabouts, hanging baskets, trees or benches in
parks. For further details please telephone 01992 785592 or e-mail
press@broxbourne.gov.uk
Other events
Throughout the year Broxbourne Council and partners organise a
variety of different events. If you would like to help improve the
Borough, organise an event or environmental initiative or join the
Anglia in Bloom working group, please contact 01992 785508 or
e-mail leisure@broxbourne.gov.uk