Richmond Borough Information

The Richmond Borough in Bloom campaign, founded in 1990, is run by a voluntary committee in co-operation with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Members represent residential community groups, horticultural societies and business associations from the different 'villages' of the Borough. The overall purpose of the campaign is to enhance the natural beauty of the Borough through floral display in the streets and in all residential areas. The main activities during the year are: *Floral Art Competition with a floral theme run through all the schools in the Borough. There are entries in four age categories and 12 award winning designs are put on exhibition at public events. The 2005 competition opens in February and the closing date for entries is April 18th. * Borough in Bloom Competitions launched in May and judged n July to find the best in 9 different categories plus 3 special awards: including Front Garden, Residential Frontage, Residential Area, Community Building, School Garden, Hotel or Pub Exterior, Commercial Centre and Business Premises plus Serco award for Best Environmental Area and Young Gardener of the Year. Open for nominations from May 2, closing date June 30th.