Sworders is delighted to be sponsoring this year's Stansted in Bloom garden competition. If you're a resident of Stansted and are proud of your garden, now is the perfect time to show it off!
Britain in Bloom is the UK's longest running gardening competition, providing a regional and nationwide platform for community groups to brighten up their village, town, or city.
The Stansted in Bloom Group has been established by a small group of residents who were involved in last year’s Stansted in Bloom competition who all wanted to make a positive difference in their local community.
They have set themselves the following objectives:
If you are a resident of Stansted and are proud of your garden or outside space, now is the perfect time to show it off! The competition categories are as follows:
Closing date for entries - Wednesday 30 June
Judging day - Sunday 11 July
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Winners receive a certificate, publicity in the Link and online, with possible press coverage in the Bishops Stortford Independent - further prize information to follow!
How to enter -
Best of luck!
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