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 Awards '09
Last year, Croydon again won its category in London in Bloom and achieved a
silver award at the Britain in Bloom finals and this year we have again been
nominated to Britain in Bloom. Our success in this prestigious competition
relies on everyone joining together to help make Croydon stand out from the
rest.
Croydon is one of London's greenest boroughs and was one of the first to get
involved in the 'Bloom' campaign in the 1960s. Croydon in Bloom is part of the
Britain in Bloom movement, the largest horticultural campaign in Europe, and
each year Croydon participates in the regional campaign, London in Bloom.
Everyone who enters Croydon in Bloom has an opportunity to have their entry seen
by the local and regional judges and to receive recognition for their efforts.
But the campaign is about more than just flowers and plants, the judges will
want to see evidence of good conservation practices, a high standard of general
cleanliness across the borough and a strong sense of community involvement at
every stage of the campaign.
So a call goes out to all gardeners across Croydon to get involved and enter
Croydon in Bloom. No matter how small or large your front garden or balcony, no
matter where you live, help 'discover a greener borough' and contribute to
making Croydon an even more attractive place in which to live, work and visit.
So how can you get involved?
To enter the competition, nominate yourself, a neighbour or a friend, a
business or favourite pub, school or project.
Simply download the application form
or alternatively, you can enter online at
Croydon in Bloom
Closing date for entries is 5 June 2009
Judging for Croydon in Bloom takes place from 15 June to 26 June with the
winners being announced at the Croydon in Bloom awards held later in the year.
Judging
Judging will take place between 15-26 June and winning entries will be shown to
the London in Bloom judges during their tour during the first two weeks of July
and
again to the Britain in Bloom judges in August.
Awards
Awards, certificates will be presented at the Croydon in Bloom awards in October
and nominated entries will receive London in Bloom Certificates of Excellence.
For more details contact Greenspaces on 020 8726 6900 or email:
parks@croydon.gov.uk
  
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