ENTRANTS to this year's Ramsey in Bloom event have been congratulated on their achievements.

At a prize giving cemerony held in Ramsey town hall Ramsey Town Commissioners' chairman Captain Nigel Malpass spoke of the stunning displays in all categories, adding that he was pleased the competition continued to attract new participants every year.

Judging took place in July by the Commission's head gardener Ken Barnes and well-known local horticulturalist Pat Goodway who said it had been a 'privilege' to have visited so many beautiful gardens and witnessed such high standards.

Mrs Goodway welcomed the eight newcomers to the competition this year and said that among the new themes to have emerged was a creative planting mix of vegetables and flowers, providing a dual-purpose garden.

An estate garden beyond the scope of the large garden category earned owners Mr and Mrs John Crellin a special commendation certificate and a comment from Mrs Goodway that the judges would welcome more estate entries in the future.

The prize presentation also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of head gardener Mr Barnes who will retire in November after more than 10 years with the Commission.

The full list of Ramsey in Bloom results can be downloaded at www.ramsey.gov.im