Douglas Borough Council is urging keen gardeners across the Borough to enter this year’s Douglas in Bloom competition. Open to all Douglas ratepayers the contest is divided into 10 categories:
* Hotels and guest houses without gardens;
* Hotels and guest houses with gardens;
* Private houses with gardens;
* Business premises;
* Pub/restaurant/cafe;
* Public/community garden;
* Best residential area;
* Best Douglas Borough Council property (house or apartment);
* Conservation, wildlife and biodiversity;
* Secret garden (gardening ‘gems’ out of public view).
Regeneration and community advisory committee lead member Councillor Stephen Pitts said: ‘Every year Douglas in Bloom reveals a wealth of gardening talent across all categories. We see Douglas in Bloom as central to the Council’s commitment to promoting community-focused initiatives that encourage civic pride and contribute to making Douglas a more attractive and colourful town.’
Douglas in Bloom application forms are available from the Town Hall and the Henry Bloom Noble Library, or by contacting the Council’s parks section on 696330. Closing date for entries Friday, July 20, 2012.
Photo caption - Regeneration and community advisory committee lead member Councillor Stephen Pitts, left, with head of parks David Hewes and assistant head of parks (technical) Graham Newsome. Picture Andrew Barton
