MINCHINHAMPTON IN BLOOM COMPETITION 2020
The Minchinhampton in Bloom Competition is run by the Minchinhampton Gardening Club, and is open to residents and businesses within the conservation area.
(The conservation area for this competition is as follows: Tetbury Street from the town to the junction of Friday Street, Friday Street, Well Hill down to the junction of Kings Street, Chapel Lane from the town to just before Chapel Farm, West End to the junction of Dr Browns Road, Butt Street to the junction with Stuart House, Bell Lane to the junction with School Road, High Street)
The ‘Grover Cup for Residents’ will be awarded to a resident who lives within the town conservation area (in a house where the frontage is visible from the street / road) who displays the best floral display at the front of their property throughout the summer. The winner will be awarded the cup and a £20 gardening voucher. A garden voucher of £15 and £10 will be awarded to the runners up in second and third place. A further three vouchers of £5 will be awarded to those who are classed as highly commended.
The ‘Murray of Minchinhampton Cup’ will be awarded to the Business, who premises are within the town conservation area (where the frontage is visible from the street / road), who displays the best floral display at the front of their premises throughout the summer. The winner will receive the Cup and Certificates will be awarded to second, third and those who are classed as highly commended.
Judging will take place at the end of June, July and August, and any bee-friendly plants will help gain the judges’ approval. Winners will be announced at the Annual Show and will be awarded the prizes on show day, Saturday 12th September 2020 at 4.00pm.
Any enquiries about this competition should be made to the Competition Committee through the Minchinhampton Gardening Club Show Secretary, Pete Smith on 01453 883611 or e-mail peter@lyonspace.co.uk