Broxbourne in Bloom
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.
Broxbourne in Bloom is sponsored by in-ex garden centre of Goffs
Oak.
The categories for Broxbourne in Bloom 2009 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 garden trophy
Past successes of Anglia in Bloom include:
- 2009 - Silver award in the Small City Category
- 2008 - Silver award in the Small City
Category
- 2007 - Bronze award in the Small City
Category
- 2006 - Silver award in the Small
City Category
- 2005 - Bronze award in the Small City
Category
- 2004 - Bronze award in the Small City
Category
- 2003 - Silver award in the Small City
Category.
- 2002 - joint third place (Bronze
award) in the City Category and Certificate of Merit for Best
School Project (Dewhurst St. Marys CE Primary School)
- 2001 - second place (Silver Award) in the
City Category Gold Award for the Best Conservation Area for
Cheshunt Park
- 2000 - third place in the City Category and
Winner of the Least Litter Trophy
Anglia in Bloom 2009 - Broxbourne's
entry
Getting involved
Anyone can get involved with Anglia in Bloom - Borough
residents, schools or local businesses can all help in one way or
another. Even by recycling, composting and picking up litter you
are doing your bit. Any budding horticulturists or local
businesses who would like to join the Anglia in Bloom working
group can contact the Council on 01992 785555 ext 5754.
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 email
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
email leisure@broxbourne.gov.uk