A CELEBRATORY reception was held for all the Leamington in Bloom winners.
The event at the Royal Spa Centre brought together everyone involved in the annual floral extravaganza, including the winners of this year’s photographic competition, as well as local pubs, shops and restaurants, and other businesses that helped the town flourish with beautiful displays and vibrant frontages.
And Leamington Town Council thanked everyone for their hard work and commitment, which led to the town being awarded Gold for the eighth consecutive year in the Heart of England in Bloom competition.
Leamington mayor Coun Ruggy Singh said “Leamington is a place full of character, cherished by those who live here and enjoyed by many visitors. It’s wonderful to stand here today and proudly say that, thanks to your support, Leamington has achieved its eighth consecutive Gold Award in the Heart of England in Bloom’s Small Cities category.
“This year’s highlights include a surge in community gardening projects, with schools, care homes, social gardening groups and community centres participating to bring life and colour to our town. The popular ‘Geranium Trains’ initiative happened once again which brought people together, with six care homes and six schools assisting in nurturing the young plants. The Green Grant scheme was also in high demand, receiving applications more than double the usual number – meaning lots of impactful work is going on.
“We’re grateful to the wonderful community groups who make these successes possible. We are also incredibly proud of the Leamington in Bloom team and everyone who plays a role in making our town such a special and beautiful place to live and visit. It’s their dedication, creativity, and love for Leamington that keep us flourishing year after year.”
The winners of the photographic competition were also celebrated at the event. This year’s theme, ‘Where I walk’, inspired a fantastic range of entries. In addition, eleven runners up will have their photographs featured in the Leamington in Bloom 2026 calendar, available from early November at the Pump Rooms Tourist Information Centre.
Gold and silver certificates were also awarded to local pubs, shops, restaurants and other businesses for their blooming frontages. Among the winners were The Newbold Comyn Arms (Gold), Sycamores Care Home (Silver) and Filton Ltd (Silver).
