HOPES are high that judges will once again be chuffed with Leamington’s blooms.
Floral trains have been unveiled by Leamington mayor Coun Ruggy Singh ahead of Heart of England in Bloom judges descending for their annual tour of town on Thursday July 3.
They will cast their critical eye over the town’s parks, gardens, green spaces and floral displays – including two geranium trains. One is located at Jephson Gardens outside the Riverside Glasshouse and another on a platform at Leamington Railway Station.
The organisers are aiming for gold again this year, striving to achieve an eighth consecutive Gold Award in the small city category.
The tradition of the geranium trains began in 2003 when the chairman of Leamington in Bloom teamed up with the B&Q store to create the first floral train.
Thanks to the dedication of the Leamington in Bloom Committee and volunteers from local schools and care homes, the trains are bursting with striking blooms grown from plug plants that have been nurtured for this display. The project is also supported by Leamington Town Council and Warwick District Council.
Coun Singh said, “It’s wonderful to see so many people coming together to make Leamington such a vibrant and welcoming place. From local groups and schools to volunteers, their hard work helps our town flourish year after year. We are hopeful of achieving our eighth consecutive Gold Award this year.”
The results of Leamington in Bloom will be announced in September.
