FROME in Bloom held the annual presentation of trophies and certificates at Selwood Academy on Saturday 3rd September by kind permission of the school’s headteacher, Dan Jefferies.
Presenting the certificates and trophies, Dan Jefferies was welcomed and thanked by Frome in Bloom chairman, Ray Carver, who also introduced the Mayor of Frome, cllr Sara Butler.
Many people, past competitors and an encouraging number of new entrants received their prizes including children, some under school age.
A spokesperson said, “This was the first major event held by Frome in Bloom for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic and was highly successful in spite of a lights failure due to a mains fuse breakdown!”
The trophy winners are as follows: Bright Stars childcare, Pre-school; Franco Seymour, Sunflower; Joint; Lydia Morgan and Trinity First School, Young Gardener; Frome College, teens to 18 yrs. Selwood Academy, Schools; George Hotel; Masons Arms; J.R Harding and Sons; Frome Memorial Theatre; Belmont Villas retirement home; Alicia Seymour, House frontage; Pauline Wheeler, Small front garden; Arthur Gasson, Large front garden; Mr A Hanney, All seasons’ garden; Gerry Gasson, Small hidden garden; Sylvia Payne, Large hidden garden; Pat Doel, Hanging baskets; Clarksons funeral directors, Office window; Dave and Pru Moon, whole garden including vegetables; Jim Simms, Allotments; Julie Wilson, Allotments; Mr Gerald Gardiner, disabled person achievement; Sue Humphries, Water garden feature; Kelly Price, natural wildlife garden; Hanover Gardens, Community; Mr and Mrs Killah, family garden; Eve Berry, Previous non-winner; Town centre/ Market Place, business area; Birchill Lane Allotments, outstanding community effort; Mrs Bryant, Patio/Courtyard.
