By Two golds and a silver for area’s In Bloom groups at regional awards
Celebrations are in order for three local In Bloom groups after they won several plaudits at their annual regional awards.
Volunteer groups in the area won two coveted gold awards and a silver in this year’s competition.
Grimsby in Bloom and Great Coates in Bloom won Gold while Scartho in Bloom won silver.
In the schools’ category, Littlecoates Primary School was a first-time entrant and received a silver gilt award and Cambridge Park Academy received a gold award and was the overall winner.
In Bloom, volunteers spend hundreds of hours working to improve their local area, by taking ownership of public spaces.
In Bloom groups are encouraged to work together with their local council, businesses, schools, and community groups to help transform their area.
Loughborough hosted the East Midlands in Bloom annual awards ceremony on 21 September.
Representatives from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, and Greater Lincolnshire gathered to celebrate their achievements.
Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said:
“We are fortunate to have such passionate In Bloom groups in the area who work hard to improve their local environment and build civic pride.
“Their work benefits everyone and North East Lincolnshire is a much better place because of the effort they put in.
“It is always encouraging to see how they create lots of opportunities for children and young people to get involved in caring for the environment on their doorstep.
“Well done to all the local groups for their performance at the regional awards. They are always looking for volunteers so please contact a group near you and help make a difference.”
Groups in the area include Grimsby In Bloom, Great Coates In Bloom, Old Clee In Bloom, Cleethorpes In Bloom, Scartho In Bloom, and Immingham In Bloom.
