Woolton's going for gold!
August 11, 2008 12:00 AM
WOOLTON will be alive with floral colour as it receives a visit from judges from Britain in Bloom tomorrow (Tuesday August 12).
It is bidding for a Gold Award as it competes to be crowned the champion of Great Britain in the large village category of the 2008 competition, run by the RHS.
The inspectors will be taken on a 90 minute tour where they will be shown highlights of this year's display, which has the theme 'Local Roots'.
It includes a horse and cart feature on the Kings Drive/Speke Road junction reflecting Woolton's roots in the sandstone quarrying industry; a striking new raised flower bed on Menlove Avenue and more than 100 immaculately maintained planters and hanging baskets dotted around the village.
Joint chair of Woolton in Bloom, Councillor Barbara Collinge, said: "Woolton's greatest asset is its community spirit and we have gone the extra mile this year to put on a wonderful display.
"This is not just something we are putting on for the judges - members of Woolton in Bloom finance and organise spectacular floral displays and sustainable environmental improvements including permanent planting and wildlife habitats.
"We also encourage local school children to play their part by taking part in litter picks and planting wildflowers and bulbs.
"Our flowers and planting displays now attract visitors and help boost the local economy.
"Winning a national Gold Award would attract gardeners and community organisers from far and wide."
Council leader Warren Bradley, who will also be on hand to show the judges what has been achieved, added: "Residents have really got involved and are making sure their streets are as pleasant as they possibly can be.
"We all have a duty to take care of our communities and there can be no better way to brighten up parts of our city than with beautifully maintained planting.
"Winning a gold award would be a tremendous accolade for the city in our year as European Capital of Culture."
The village already has a successful track record for colourful displays, and in 2006 won a Silver Gilt - the second highest award in the Royal Horticultural Society's national competition.
Woolton will find out if it has been successful when the winners are announced on September 24 at Chester Racecourse. It is up against Kirkby Stephen, Market Bosworth, Upton upon Severn, Falkland and Limpsfield Cayton
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