ENTHUSIASTIC volunteers who brighten up Wilmslow with colourful plant displays hope to win gold again in the 2024 Royal Horticultural Society’s In Bloom competition.

Wilmslow Town Council has continued to support of Wilmslow In Bloom this year by awarding a £2,000 Green Community Fund award to fund their entry.

The grant will pay for this year’s competition entry fee, banners, flyers and graphic design for artwork, as well as plants, compost and planters for local schools, liability insurance and portfolio.

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Wilmslow Town Mayor Cllr Jon Newell, said: “We are thrilled to continue our support for the Wilmslow In Bloom team, who work incredibly hard to make our town more beautiful and biodiverse.

“We are thankful for the individual and combined efforts of all the volunteer groups involved and wish them the best of luck with this year’s competition entry.”

The group fosters community spirit and encourages local businesses, schools and other organisations to get involved.

Wilmslow In Bloom has entered the nationwide RHS In Bloom competition since 2012, winning gold town awards each year.

Last year’s theme ‘New Bloom’ was in honour of new beginnings, reflecting a new king and led to another gold award.

This year’s theme is ‘Friendship’ to celebrate Wilmslow In Bloom bringing people together, forging friendships and enriching lives.

New volunteers of all ages and gardening abilities are always welcome.

The nine Wilmslow groups being showcased include Wilmslow In Bloom, CETRA and Friends of Colshaw Parks, Chapel Lane ‘Love the Lane’, Friends of Wilmslow Station, Lindow Common, Wilmslow and District Rotary, Wilmslow Community Market Garden at Oakenclough Children’s Centre, Wilmslow Community Market Garden at The Temp and Wilmslow United Reformed Church.