The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Frantic final preparations were made to floral displays, installations and town streets ahead of a visit from East Midlands In Bloom judges.
Holbeach in Bloom judging took place last week, while Spalding’s scrutiny was on Monday.
Spalding in Bloom Chairman Coun Angela Newton was the guide for judge Peter Benham in the morning heat.
Stops included Ayscoughfee Gardens, Springfields, St John’s School allotment gardens and The Crescent.
Coun Newton said judge Peter Benham seemed impressed but also found areas that could be improved, suggesting the council clears weeds from paths and gutters.
Hughes electrical shop staff Graham Boor, Donna Bailey and Surjit Sanghera pick litter and clear weeds ahead of judging.
“Whilst all judges, every year, have to be non-committal as to what award we might achieve, Mr Benham was delighted to meet several representatives of the different organisations we visited.
“All the comments were positive as we went around and I know he gave out some suggestions about how a particular visit could perhaps be enhanced,” she said.
Among the groups they met was the Spalding Station Adoption Team, who keep the railway station looking blooming marvellous.
Coun Newton said: “I would like to thank all the volunteers who help various organisation in town and whose collective aim is to make Spalding a much more pleasant place to live, work and play.”
A Holbeach in Bloom Community Garden was created in Park Road, along with a floral art project in conjunction with Holbeach Action Group.
Floral wall art in Holbeach by mother and daughter Isobel and Sophie Hutchinson.
Coun Tracey Carter said: “The fabulous work of the Holbeach in Bloom team has once again had such a positive impact on the town, and I thank each and everyone of the people who have contributed their time and effort.”
The Holbeach in Bloom team and volunteers celebrate a successful visit.
