Blooming good results for local nature groups

All five local entries for the 2016 South West In Bloom awards have been given the top grade of 'Outstanding' in the Neighbourhoods category. This recognises the effort put in by our dedicated groups of volunteers and the support given by Dodington Parish Council and Yate Town Council.

Charlie Watson (Dodington Allotments Association), Pat Cotterell (Friends of Lilliput Park) and Paul Hulbert (Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve, Wapley Common and the Orchard for the Future) receiving their certificates from Lady Emma Fellowes, joint patron of South West in Bloom

The award winners are:

• Dodington Allotment Association (Dodington)
• Friends of Kingsgate Park (Yate)
• Friends of Lilliput Park (Dodington)
• Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve (Dodington)
• Wapley Common and the Orchard for the Future (Dodington)

Representatives of the groups were presented with their awards at the South West In Bloom ceremony in Taunton.

Judith Cameron (Friends of Kingsgate Park) and Paul Hulbert (Avon Wildlife Trust) receiving the Kingsgate Park certificate from the Mayor of Taunton Deane, Cllr Vivienne Stock-Williams