2011 Heart of England in Bloom Awards

Village: 301-1,000 Dilwyn in Bloom Silver-Gilt Award

Dilwyn in Bloom Silver-Gilt Award

Judges: Angela Pendleton & Ken Whittaker

The judges were warmly greeted by 'In Bloom' key members Ruth and Julia, Parish Councillors and the wandering Minstral, at the colourful Dilwyn underpass with its pictorial mural. Following a succinct presentation the judges commenced the judging route which included the floral BT Kiosk and the many colourful and vibrant floral displays in and around the residential properties, Karen Court garden, planters and of particular note was the raised memorial herb bed. The three spinning Jennies were a joy to see, ladies all in traditional dress. The judges were shown Begonia barrels planted by the children, containers and baskets of the Crown, where an area of its car park facilitates the central recycling point. Returning to the school grounds, the judges met some of the pupils from Dilwyn School in their vegetable garden all were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The judging completed, everyone enjoyed afternoon tea with the wandering minstral playing in the background - a lovely end to a most enjoyable visit.


Areas of Achievement:

• The floral displays throughout the village including the Residents front gardens
• The imaginative planted 'wellingtons' aside of residents front doors for the 'best wellington competition'
• The barrel planting of begonias by the children to the front of Crown Inn and the Crown's own hanging baskets
• The Village Green - lovingly maintained and cared for the central hub of Dilwyn
• Karen Court raised herb bed
• The ongoing programme of sustainable planting to provide seasonal and all year round interest.
• The well maintained sustainable planting to the front borders of Cedar Hall
• St. Mary's Church - conservation area, a joint on-going project with 'Caring for God's Acre' & residents.
• The lovingly maintained War Memorial - indeed a family affair from generation to generation.
• Renovation of Church Spire - on going.
• Distribution and planting of 360 trees donated trees from the Woodland Trust, specific species chosen to attracting wildlife.
• Upgrading and exacting standard of the Street furniture.
• The ongoing programme of restoring the 'Moat'.
• Press coverage of 'In Bloom' activities in 'Country Times' and the 'Dilwynner'.
• Well presented Portfolio