GREEN-FINGERED winners of the Dunstable In Bloom competition were awarded trophies and certificates of commendation for their floral efforts at a special ceremony at Manshead Upper School.
For the first time in many years, Promoting Dunstable – in partnership with Dunstable Town Council – ran a number of floral and gardening contests this summer.
Beautiful blooms and fantastic florals won Anthony Cootes the Best Front Garden 2011 title.
Denise Peacock’s gardening efforts earned her second place and third prize went to Roy and Louise Mason.
Judges deemed Rhoda Hassan to have the Best Balcony Display and Mrs Compton was presented with the certificate for Best Hanging Basket.
It was a plot owned by Mrs Herbert at Meadway allotments that took the crown for Best Allotment 2011.
Mr Rooney, of Hillcroft allotments, came second and Mr and Mrs Hopper, who do their growing at Catchacre allotments, were third.
The Star and Garter in High Street South won the title of Best Public House Floral Display. Second place went to The Glider in Lowther Road and The Froth and Elbow in High Street South took third.
Mayor of Dunstable, Councillor Claire Meakins-Jell, presented the gongs.
She told the Gazette: “I was honoured and delighted to present the awards and certificates on the evening and celebrate the achievements of those who took part in the competition.
“This is a fantastic example of those in our community taking pride in their environment and working together to help make Dunstable a better place.
“My thanks to Promoting Dunstable who work tirelessly along with John Crawley, our lead officer at the Town Council for Grounds and Environmental Services, to facilitate and organise the competition, and for the dedication they show to our town. I hope that other members of our community feel encouraged to take part in the future.”
