Ryde Town Council has announced the resurgence of ‘Ryde In Bloom’, which it says will be bigger and better than ever before.
The last year has shown our communities how important gardens and outside spaces are for mental health and wellbeing and Ryde Town Council says it is determined to play its part.
This year the competition is to be made simpler and easier to access so that more people can enter than ever before. Ryde in Bloom is open to all residents in Ryde, and the Council wants to encourage everyone with a garden, patio, allotment, window box or even a windowsill to get creative and get involved.
Ryde Town Council will be working with as many schools in Ryde as possible to engage them in Ryde in Bloom by partnering with Haylands Farm to provide over 1000 packs of seeds to schools who take part.
Haylands Farm Manager Nichola Cook said:
“We are proud to be a part of this project and supporting the local community. It’s been a great opportunity for us to work alongside Ryde Town Council and the local schools.”
Shona Parnell of Ryde Town Council said:
“This year we wanted to make sure that as many people as possible felt that they could enter this wonderful event – you don’t need a huge garden, just a bit of imagination!”
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You don’t have to be a seasoned professional to win the competition either because we have two distinct categories – Adults and Under 16.
Ryde in Bloom is due to launch on Friday 23 April with final judging on Monday 5th July.
The two award categories are sponsored by Wightlink and Goodleaf Tree Climbing.
Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield said:
“We are really pleased to support this year’s Ryde in Bloom competition and look forward to seeing the town burst into colour this summer. As well as providing a boost to wildlife, the blooms will also create a warm and vibrant welcome for visitors and give everyone a much needed boost in what has been a challenging year. Best of luck to everyone taking part!”
Paul McCathie from Goodleaf Tree Climbing said:
“We know how brilliant it is spending time outside, in the fresh air, connecting with nature. We’re very proud to sponsor Ryde in Bloom and encourage Ryde’s residents to get busy on their green spaces – we can’t wait to see the results!”
If you are interested in taking part in Ryde in Bloom 2021 please contact [email protected] and stay tuned to the council’s Facebook page for regular updates and photos.
When was that photo taken? Got the old hovers in the background.