Farnham in Bloom is the title of our entry into the annual South and South East in Bloom (S&SEiB) competition. It is an event that takes place throughout the year and involves local people and community organisations working together to make lasting improvements to the town and surrounding villages.
The competition is about more than flowers. Entries are judged on:
- horticultural achievement
- environmental responsibility
- community participation
South and South East in Bloom 2024
Farnham received the following coveted awards:
- Gold and town/city centre category winner
- Gold and overall winner for Gostrey Meadow in the Small Park category
- Gold and overall winner for Badshot Lea Cemetery in the Small Cemetery/Crematorium category
- Gold for Hale Cemetery in the Small Cemetery/Crematorium category
- Gold for West Street Cemetery in the Large Cemetery/Crematorium category.
In addition to Farnham in Bloom’s success, six independent community projects also caught the eye of the judges. In the ‘Our Community’ category, space2grow won Silver Gilt and in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards, there were Outstanding awards for Badshot Lea Bloomers and Bourne Conservation. Hale Community Centre was recognised as Thriving and the Bourne Beautification Project as Advancing.
Achievements
Since entering the town centre into South and South East in Bloom for the first time in 2008, we have won:
- Gold in the S&SEiB Town Centre category nine times
- Gold in the S&SEiB Large Town category eight times
- The S&SEiB Large Town regional category five years in a row
- The S&SEiB Chairman’s Award for Post 19 and Bishop’s Meadow
- Gold in the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards and Joint Category Winner in 2017
- Gold in the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards and Category winner in 2019
In 2017, The Victoria Garden received ‘Thriving’ in the It’s Your Neighbourhood Award and Silver Gilt in the Small Parks Category. Gostrey Meadow also received Silver Gilt in the Small Parks category.
The Farnham in Bloom Community Group
The Farnham in Bloom Community group is a small team of dedicated volunteers who work alongside Farnham Town Council. The group is made up of local residents and businesses and help with the year round calendar of events for Farnham in Bloom as well as other activities such as bulb planting and litter picking.
The group is always looking for new volunteers. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining the group.
Sponsor a floral display
Sponsoring Farnham in Bloom is not just for businesses and is open to local residents too. Why not celebrate a loved one in a completely unique way and sponsor a hanging basket or trough in Farnham town centre?
Our floral displays are at their peak during the summer months and are a lovely way to mark a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary or even to remember a special friend or relative.
Farnham in Bloom 2024 film
