Civic Pride Rossendale is preparing Rawtenstall for its entry in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK 2023 Finals.
Rawtenstall in Bloom are representing the North West in this year’s Large Town category of the Britain in Bloom National competition.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester donated £500 to buy paint for the bollards and benches around the town, as well as specialist plants for sensory planters that will create a new experience for the public to enjoy.
Lynn Smith, vice chair of Civic Pride Rossendale, said: “We are very grateful for Taylor Wimpey’s donation and support. Everyone is so excited that we have been nominated to represent the North West in the national competition, but we will need lots of help from volunteers and financial support in order for us to make a great impression on the judges.
“We are so pleased that all the hard work by our volunteers is being recognised and that we will be able to showcase our gardens, community spirit, heritage and vibrant high street to a wider audience.”
Rawtenstall in Bloom’s theme for 2023 is Sunflowers, Slippers and Sparrows.
The judging will not only consider the gardens on display, but also the community engagement and how the team has tackled environmental issues.
Rawtenstall also won gold and the heritage cup in the North West competition in 2022.
Civic Pride Rossendale started in Rawtenstall in 2000, and is a group of volunteers who dedicate their time to making Rossendale a better place to live and work, with their primary duties being gardening and litter picking.
They work to restore public gardens while also planning, creating and maintaining new ones.
Sam Evans, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Manchester, said: “We are delighted that Rawtenstall in Bloom has been chosen to represent the North West in the national Britain in Bloom competition and wish the Civic Pride Rossendale team the best of luck in the judging!”
Taylor Wimpey’s contribution is part of the housebuilder’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities local to its developments.
The National Britain in Bloom judging will take place on the morning of Thursday 3 August 2023.
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