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Britain in Bloom

Lytham is not entered into Britain in Bloom 2011, but Freckleton is in the village category for the first time and we wish Freckleton in Bloom all the best for their entry.
 
Lytham enters the North West in Bloom regional competition each year in the small coastal resort category. As a result of winning in the North West, Lytham has been put forward on three occasions to represent the region at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) sponsored Britain in Bloom competition. Although called "in bloom", the competition is judged against three criteria:
  • Horticultural excellence - the quality, design and coordination of floral displays and becoming more important each year is the need for more sustainable planting
  • Environmental responsibility - waste management and recycling, conservation, wildlife and habitat protection and caring for our local heritage
  • Community Participation - peoples knowledge of and support for the local "in bloom" activities
Therefore, whilst floral displays, landscaping and the upkeep of green spaces are important, the welfare of our local
environment, wildlife and habitats and the involvement of as much of the local community as possible are increasingly
becoming more important. It is for this reason that Lytham in Bloom works closely with other local trusts, schools, churches and other organisations to ensure that a broad cross section of the population is involved. Our work with the local primary schools and St. Bede's Catholic High School is particularly important as today's children become tomorrow's adults and if they can become environmentally supportive at an early age that has to be good for the future.
 
The pictures above show the Britain in Bloom judges meeting dignitaries during their tour in August 2009. 
 
2010
The Gold awarded to Lytham for 2010 followed the Britain in Bloom judges visit on Tuesday 10th August 2010. The judges were given a presentation by Lytham in Bloom and then were taken on a tour of the town which included the floral displays in the town centre, Memorial Gardens and the Assembly Rooms, The Promemade where they met representatives from the RSPB and the Friends of the Estuary, Hall Park School, Witch Wood where they were briefed by members of the Civic Society, the Allotments on Mythop Road, Park View 4U and St. Bede's Catholic High School (see picture on the left of the Judges being briefed on the work on the allotments at St. Bede's) . The visit ended up in Lowther Gardens with a reception attended by the Mayor of Fylde, Councillor Liz Oades and other dignatories.

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