The Changing face of Bloom
The Changing Face of Bloom Bloom has enjoyed 52 years in London and still remains a powerful tool for positive change. However, the way Bloom is being delivered across the UK is changing. No longer are all local authorities able to organise and manage Bloom and consequently many once proud and successful City entries areBusiness Improvement Districts & Town centres
Since London in Bloom started in the 1960’s businesses have been a major contributor in brightening up our High Streets and Town Centres and creating destination hubs and visitor experiences across London. Business also make contribution to the Boroughs of London who enter London in Bloom and several who go on to represent the Capital in
Londons Parks, Greenspaces & Heritage Parks & Gardens
Public Parks & Gardens and Green Spaces are among the most important places for Londoners and indeed they form part of our heritage. Infinitely variable; large and small, and often intimate places that can be enjoyed on many levels. Perhaps for just sitting and enjoying the scenery, for sport and children’s play, for gardens or
London in Bloom
London in Bloom celebrates the efforts of London’s Boroughs & Cities, Business Improvement Districts, Towns & Villages, Town Centres, Community Gardening Groups, Parks & Green Spaces, Businesses and individuals. Through the annual category based competitions London in Bloom recognises entries by awarding Bronze, Silver, Silver Gilt & Gold Awards and other awards at an annualAllotments & Grow Your Own
London in Bloom is not just about flowers, and we welcome entries from Allotment sites, either via the local authorities entry into London in Bloom or in their own right. If you are a member of an allotment society who manages the whole site voluntarily you could enter the RHS Its Your Neighbourhood Scheme administered
What is London in Bloom?
London in Bloom is a campaign and competition where Boroughs, communities, residents, businesses can work together to improve the environment of London to make a greener, cleaner place to live, work and visit. London in Bloom’s annual competition recognises and rewards participants with Certificates & Trophies at its annual award ceremony. To support our entries
London in Bloom Bulletin
I hope you are all keeping well and are hopefully now with the easing of restriction you can get going on some of your gardening projects.
I hope you have received a copy of our latest Bloom publication and that you will find it of interest. If you have anything that you would wish to contribute about your group or project, please late me have your contribution and images by the end of June.
Don’t forget that for those who have entered the desktop challenge we would like to receive your submission by the 31st July. Judges will assess the entries and London in Bloom will forward awards in September.
Stay safe and Well
London in Bloom
London in Bloom – Desktop Assessment 2020
Support for London in Bloom
This has been an “annus horribilis” for so many Londoners and our thoughts are with those who have lost family and friends during this time. Sadly London in Bloom to has lost friends and judges
The pandemic has also been unkind to small charities like ours and as we have not been able to run our normal competitions, our seminars or indeed an award ceremony or raise our normal level of income our income has been minimal and its touch and go if we can be solvent this year.
While London in Bloom is not the most important thing right now we would be most pleased if any can make a donation to help us keep going as after 53 years we don’t want to cease our Bloom activities. If you are unable to make a donation we completely understand and thank you for think of us, but if you know any businesses or persons who might like to sponsor any of our awards or any part of our campaign we would be most grateful to hear of them.
If you would like to donate please send a cheque to London in Bloom, 124 Gravel Hill Croydon, CR0 5BF
If you would like to donate via a bank transfer (BACS) please contact Anne Holman at anne@londoninbloom.co.uk or phone 020 8662 1021 to obtain details.
Many Thanks
London in Bloom
London in Bloom Awards 2020
As we are not holding a formal awards this year we will be sending out awards and certificates after the Desktop assessments in August. We hope to have the results and any awards by mid September.