Yorkshire in Bloom
Yorkshire in Bloom is a competition organised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
In 2006 we entered Dewsbury for the first time and won "The Best Newcomer to the Competition" and the "Silver" award in our category of "Town". 2007 saw both Batley and Dewsbury entering the competition and we were very pleased and proud to receive 'Silver' awards for both towns.
For 2008, our desire and determination to continue to achieve success in the competition has never been stronger, and once again the two towns are entering Yorkshire in Bloom. The 'In Bloom' teams for both Batley and Dewsbury are all excited and ready to go!
This year, we have rebranded the towns with 'Bloom in Batley' and 'Dig Dewsbury' slogans, so keep you eyes and ears to the ground for the latest projects, news and events for the competition.
Please have a look at the projects we will be including in our judging portfolios by clicking on the links below.
Batley in Bloom Projects
Batley Girls High School Horticultural prowess
The allotment at Batley Girls High School was awarded a Silver Gilt in Yorkshire In Bloom
Batley Town Centre Planting
Once again a successful programme of marketing has commenced for the sale of hanging baskets in Batley for Summer 2008.
Environment Concern
Environment Concern in Batley helps to raise peoples awareness of their responsibility for their environment.
Kirklees Libraries support the In Bloom initiative
Libraries hold In Bloom themed events in Batley and Dewsbury.
The Enchanted Forest
Plans are in place to regenerate an area of the woods in Wilton Park known as The Enchanted Forest.
The Labyrinth in The Enchanted Forest
The Labyrinth is one of the features of the Enchanted Forest in Wilton Park.
Wilton Park - the design a flowerbed competition
Children from Brownhill Junior and Infants visit Wilton Park to design a new flowerbed.
Dewsbury in Bloom Projects
A Breathing Place at The Mind Cafe
A bid for a new wildlife terrace has been submitted to the BBC Breathing Places scheme.
Boothroyd Infant and Junior School Project
Boothroyd's pupils are learning environmental management skills. Last year they reached the final 7 in the David Bellamy Awards Scheme.
Business Planting Schemes in Dewsbury
Fine examples of business planting represent Dewsbury for Yorkshire In Bloom.
Crow Nest Park
New planting schemes have added to the delightful formal planted display. The Wildflower Garden has also been renovated.
Design a Garden in a Seed Tray
Dewsbury school children invited to take part in a competition to design a garden in a seed tray.
Dewsbury College Project
Students have created a Courtyard Garden with a pond and poly tunnel. 2 allotments and greenhouses have been refurbished to take the seedlings.
Dewsbury Ring Road Environmental Clean Up
Litter picking can be fun! Volunteers clean up Dewsbury for Yorkshire in Bloom 2006.
Dewsbury Ring Road Floral Display Project
A new floral bed has been installed on the Dewsbury Ring Road; sponsored by the Dewsbury Rotary Club.
Earlsheaton Technical College
Local College works hard to improve their school grounds and for Dewsbury In Bloom.
Green Gym Project at Crow Nest Park
Completed! The open air gym with a running track and exercise stations.
Kirklees Friends of the Environment
Invaluable assistance has been provided to Dewsbury environmental clean up projects by Kirklees Friends of the Environment.
Marie Curie Cancer Care Field of Hope
Daffodils have been planted in Caulms Wood in remembrance of loved ones. When the bulbs flower in spring there will be a "Field of Hope".
Riverside Walk
Dewsbury Environment Group takes up the challenge to regenerate a town centre pathway in disrepair.
The Dewsbury Minster Garden Project
A garden has been planted by The Dewsbury Women's Health Group in the shape of St Paulinus Cross. Box plants were donated by Dewsbury B & Q.
The Moorlands Road Disabled Allotments Project
Allotments at Moorlands Road have been converted to suit disabled gardeners. There are raised beds to suit wheel chair users.
The Wildflower Garden Project at Crow Nest Park
The Friends of Crows Nest Park have converted a derelict area into a beautiful wildflower garden.
Town Centre Hanging Baskets and Tubs in Dewsbury
A programme of marketing has commenced for the sale of hanging baskets in Dewsbury for this Summer.
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