Judges from Britain in Bloom are visiting Ryde today (Wednesday) after the town was selected from more than 600 entries to make it through to the finals of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) competition.
Ryde is one of 72 finalists from across the UK being judged in the prestigious competition and takes its place in the Large Town category. Ryde in Bloom was selected for its outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility, community participation and gardening achievement.
Passionate volunteers have led RHS Britain in Bloom judges on a tour of local projects and initiatives in the hope of being awarded Gold at the annual award ceremony in October.
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This latest visit follows on from the regional South and South East in Bloom competition, which saw judges visit Ryde last month.
Andrea Van Sittart, RHS Head of Community Outreach, said:
“We would like to congratulate Ryde in Bloom for reaching the UK finals of RHS Britain in Bloom. It’s a tremendous achievement and illustrates the groups’ impressive commitment to improving their local environment”.
L-R: Cllr Jill Moore, Judge Mel Henley, Mayor Henry Adams, Cllr Phil Warren and Judge Jim Goodwin
This latest visit follows on from the regional South and South East in Bloom competition, which saw judges visit Ryde last month.
