Ards and North Down In Bloom Community Competitions Launched!

Ards and North Down Borough Council launched this year's Ards and North Down In Bloom campaign and community competitions to coincide with National Gardening Week (29 April - 5 May).

Volunteers from Portaferry In Bloom helped to launch the 'In Bloom' community competitions and are encouraging residents in the Borough to get involved for the chance to be recognised for their excellent gardening skills.

There are several different categories that cater for all ages with great prizes available for winners and runners-up in each. Categories include Best Kept Front Garden, Gardening for Wildlife, Best Kept Commercial Premises and Best Kept Community Planting Scheme.

There are competitions specifically for young gardeners too, including the Painting Competition and the Tallest Sunflower Competition.

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Jennifer Gilmour, said:

"The community competitions encourage everyone who lives or works in the Borough to think about their local environment and how attractive flowers, plants, trees and gardens can enhance it. By actively supporting this competition, entrants will not only make their garden or business more attractive but they will also contribute to the Borough's entry to the Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition and other regional awards."

Applications are welcome from all residents and entry is free. You can even nominate a neighbour's garden or other local properties that you think deserve recognition!

For more information, visit ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/inbloom or email andparks@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.