Bloomin’ good news for Sefton’s gardening community groups

Community groups across the Borough have once again been recognised for their green-fingered expertise for the 2022 North West in Bloom competition.

Through the summer, the North West in Bloom judges visited various locations across Sefton to see for themselves the good work the volunteers have been doing. Judges consider categories equally, including community involved and environmental quality; looking at litter and highway presentation.

Sefton’s gardening enthusiasts have once again showcased their skills by maintaining flower beds, supporting community initiatives, and creating wonderful displays.

So much so that over 30 entrants were recognised by the judges, including the In Your Neighbourhood category.

Special recognition was also awarded to Sefton’s In Bloom entrants:

Southport In Bloom: Best Large Coastal Resort Award 2022; Gold Award, Coastal Resort Category 2022
Ainsdale In Bloom: Gold Award, Town Category 2022
Crosby & Waterloo In Bloom: Gold Award, Small Coastal Resort Category 2022
Bootle In Bloom: Silver Award, Urban Community Category 2022
Cllr Ian Moncur, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “The Green Sefton team has been absolutely bowled over by the determination and commitment of our green-fingered community groups and volunteers.

“Not only do their continued efforts help to make our Sefton greener, but they also help to bring communities together making them stronger and happier. We’ve all enjoyed spending time outdoors, perhaps more than ever in recent times, and having passionate gardeners across our Borough looking after our valued green spaces has really enhanced our time spent outdoors.

“The standard of competition in North West In Bloom is always very high, so these awards are testimony to the hard work and dedication of our brilliant volunteers – congratulations to them all. The many groups and individuals who won In Your Neighbourhood awards further reflect the hard work that is put into numerous parks, gardens and open spaces in the community.”

North West in Bloom is the voluntary regional organisation that administers the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Britain in Bloom competition in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside, and is one of the 18 regions and Nations that comprise Britain in Bloom.

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service – who help co-ordinate North West in Bloom within the Borough – are encouraging people interested to get involved by emailing  [email protected]

For more information on taking a more active role in community gardening the RHS has lots of helpful resources, simply visit: https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/community-gardening

Full list of results:

Southport In Bloom: Best Large Coastal Resort Award 2022; Gold Award, Coastal Resort Category 2022

Ainsdale In Bloom: Gold Award, Town Category 2022

Crosby & Waterloo In Bloom: Gold Award, Small Coastal Resort Category 2022

Bootle In Bloom: Silver Award, Urban Community Category 2022

In Your Neighbourhood Awards:

Southport -

Friends of Bedford Park - Level 2 

Hesketh Park Volunteers Rose Garden Group - Level 4

Friends of Kings Community Garden - Level 4

Rotten Row - Level 5

Botanic Gardens - Level 5

Bootle -

Litherland Community Centre - Level 5

Hatton Hill (Triangle should be friends of) - Level 4

Ykids - Level 3 plus a special award overcoming adversity 

South park - Level 3

Derby park community volunteers poulsom memorial - Level 4

Blooming Oxford Gardens - Level 3

North park community garden - Level 3

Ash street memorial garden - Level 3

Leicester and Somerset road community entry - Level 3

Leicester Road community garden - Level 3

Rufford Road community garden - Level 4

Independent initiative - Level 4

Crosby and Waterloo –

Friends of Alexandra and Coronation Park - level 4

Waterloo community forest - level 5

Mere park residents - level 5

Crosby and district (lions) - level 4

Rotary garden - level 4

Best front garden - Paul Weston

St Michael’s church - level 4

St Luke’s church community garden Level 5 - Outstanding

Merrilocks Park Level 5 - Outstanding

Rosemount - level 5

East Street Triangle - level 4

Chenye close - level 5

Ww D bed - level 3