Stansted in Bloom 2021

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:

• To work in partnership with Stansted Mountfitchet Parish Council for the betterment and beautification of the village
• To increase community involvement in volunteer led projects as supported and agreed by the Parish Council 
• To look for sponsorship and financial support to assist in improvement projects
• To enhance the environment throughout Stansted Mountfitchet by encouraging sustainable practices and increasing the local biodiversity
• To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride with enhanced planting, weeding, cleaning, and recycling initiatives

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:

• Overall Garden
• Front Garden
• Hanging Baskets & Tubs
• Fruit and Veg Plots
• Communal areas (schools, care homes)
• Commercial Properties (pubs, clubs)

Closing date for entries - Wednesday 30 June

Judging day - Sunday 11 July

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 -

• Pick up an entry form from Paris Legore in Lower Street
• Download a copy from http://www.stansted.net/.../05/SIB-entry-form-2021-1.pdf
• Or send your details to stanstedinbloom@gmail.com - stating your name, address, contact telephone number, email address, and which category you would like to enter

Best of luck!