GREEN-FINGERED gardeners and growers were presented with their prizes at the annual Woking in Bloom and Allotment Awards, held at HG Wells Conference and Events Centre.
Earlier this year, local residents got growing by planting bulbs and seeds in gardens and allotments as part of the annual competition. Open to local residents, schools and businesses, the competition aims to transform and improve the local community, making Woking a greener, brighter, more sustainable place to live.
The cream of the gardening crop received their prizes at a special presentation evening, attended by the Mayor of Woking, Anne Murray. Prizes for the winners and runners-up included garden centre gift tokens and trophies.
After the awards, Cllr Anne Murray, said: “Once again the standard of entries were incredibly high in both competitions. “Local residents and businesses have showcased exceptional talent and so I’d like to congratulate all the winners, along with everyone who entered, for helping to develop a sense of community spirit and pride, as well as contributing to make Woking a more vibrant place to live, work and visit.”
A Woking Borough Council spokesman said the council would like to thank sponsors Squires Garden Centre, Serco and Lansbury Business Estate for their continued support of the Woking in Bloom competition.
Woking in Bloom results
Best large front garden – sponsored by Woking Borough Council
1st – Barry and Pam Gray, Knaphill
2nd – Edward J Bunce, Mayford
3rd – Rosemary Pullen, Maybury
Best small front garden – sponsored by Squires Garden Centre
1st – Mrs J Rowsell, Kingfield
2nd – Jeffrey Perrin, Byfleet
3rd – Susan Koh, Woking
Best hanging basket – sponsored by Serco
1st – Fred Gomez, Byfleet
2nd – Shirley Pettit, Byfleet
3rd – Sheila Hoare, West Byfleet
Best tub or container – sponsored by Serco
1st – Mr and Mrs Stevens, Knaphill
2nd – Linda Street, Byfleet
3rd – Mr and Mrs Simpson, Byfleet
Best floral public house
1st – The Red Lion, Horsell
2nd – The Royal Oak, Knaphill
3rd – The Anchor, Knaphill
Best kept community (shared) garden
1st – Homeworth House, Woking
2nd – Brockhill Sheltered Housing Scheme, Goldsworth Park
3rd – Consort Court, Woking
Best school environmental garden – sponsored by Lansbury Business Estate
Winner – The Park School, Woking
Special award for best new entrant – sponsored by Squires Garden Centre
Winner – Gail Green, West Byfleet
Best Wildlife Garden – organised by Woking LA21, sponsored by Woking Borough Council
1st – Bev Ayton, St Johns
2nd – Wendy Osborne, Woking
3rd – The Park School, Woking
Allotment Awards
Tunis Cup for best allotment site in Woking Borough
1st – Knaphill Allotment Association
2nd – Derry’s Field Allotments
3rd – Horsell Allotment Society
Ted Smith Shield for best cultivated plot in the Borough
1st – Mrs Janet Hodges, West Byfleet Allotments
2nd – Mr and Mrs Charman, Derry’s Field Allotments
3rd – Mr Jeff Perrin, Winern Glebe Allotments
Ashley Slocock Cup for best cultivated plot by a lady
1st – Mrs Linda Jaquenoud, Knaphill Allotments
2nd – Mrs Janet Hodges, West Byfleet Allotments
3rd – Mrs Marie Williams, Knaphill Allotments
Benstead Scroll for best cultivated plot by someone over 70 years old
1st – Mr John Arkinstall, Goldsworth Park Allotments
2nd – Mr Francis Maher, Knaphill Allotments
3rd – Mr Chris Kersley, Knaphill Allotments
Leam Challenge Shield for best newly cultivated plot
1st – Mrs Sarah de Mul, Horsell Allotment Society
2nd – Mrs Jo Haward, Knaphill Allotments
3rd – Mr and Mrs Razey, Derry’s Field Allotments
For more information about the Woking in Bloom competition, or to register your interest in next year’s competition, contact Woking Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Manager, Andy Calfe, on 01483 743451 or email andy.calfe@woking.gov.uk. For further information about council-owned allotment sites, visit www.woking.gov.uk/allotments
