Shared enthusiasm, generosity and year-round commitment have brought a remarkable collection of national and regional awards to South Swindon in Bloom.
The national award followed a rigorous selection process, with a specialist panel considering South Swindon’s written assessment, video and wider community activities. The RHS praised the collaboration that brings people together and strengthens community resilience.
Three days later, at the South West in Bloom awards in Newquay, further recognition followed: Gold in Champion of Champions, the overall Champion of Champions title and cup, the prestigious Glendale Sponsors Award for the most meritorious entry, and RHS Best Landscaping award for Town Gardens.
Alongside these honours came RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood awards, for our 34 community gardens and three It’s Your School awards.
Behind these achievements are more than 200 volunteers working across 37 community sites and schools. Their generosity transforms local spaces, supports wildlife and builds friendships, confidence and belonging. Plants are grown and shared, knowledge passed on, and newcomers encouraged to lend a hand.
Through Swindon Schools Grow Together, connections between schools, community growers and allotment groups also help children discover gardening and take pride in their surroundings.
Above all, these awards recognise the volunteers whose quiet dedication makes it happen. Every seed sown, plant watered and welcoming conversation contributes to something worth celebrating: Schools, gardens and communities growing side by side.
If you are an individual a business or an organisation that would like to get involved, please Contact:
Linda Kasmaty – Old Town and Lawn Parish Councillor
@southswindoninbloom
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