Britain in Bloom Finalist Includes Reading
Reading Shortlisted For Britain in Bloom
READING has been shortlisted in the annual Britain in Bloom competition. For the first time, the town has been put forward into the prestigious UK City category 2018.
RHS
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announced the national finalists on Tuesday 6th February.
Reading is one of 76 communities battling it out to be crowned the cleanest, greenest and most beautiful place in the UK. For the first time it is up against the likes of Belfast City, Aberdeen and Norwich.
RHS Parks Category
In previous years, Reading has won numerous accolades within the Thames & Chiltern City category and in the RHS Parks category.
The Reading in Bloom Committee is appealing to local individuals, schools, community groups and businesses to get behind them and support the entry. They would like to know about any community initiatives or projects to brighten or clean up local neighbourhoods. They are also keen for funding support towards the campaign, including erecting new Reading in Bloom banners.
Get in touch by visiting the Reading in Bloom Facebook page www.facebook.com/ReadingInBloom or by emailing Reading in Bloom’s Chair at smowen1@hotmail.co.uk
More Information
For more information visit the Reading in Bloom website www.readinginbloom.co.uk
Mayor of Reading, Cllr Rose Williams, said: “This fantastic news for Reading – the nomination in the national City category is a great achievement in itself and something we should be very proud of. I hope as many members of the community can come together to support this entry and help make Reading a Britain in Bloom 2018 winner!”
The RHS Britain in Bloom judges will visit the finalists in August with the winners of each category and finalists’ final score – ranging from Gold to Bronze – announced at an awards ceremony in Belfast on 19th October 2018.
