NEWBURY IN BLOOM 2025 ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
We are looking forward to the judging week commencing 23 June 2025.
Cllr Ian Jee, Chair of the Council’s Green Spaces Working Group, expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s competition saying, “We are incredibly proud of the Newbury in Bloom community and the success of the campaign over the past eight years. We encourage everyone to get involved again, and I’m excited to see the fantastic work being done by our local communities. This year, we have several new community groups taking part, and we eagerly look forward to their contributions.
Newbury Town Council remains committed to engaging with residents, supporting their ongoing projects, and celebrating the dedication of the ‘In Bloom’ communities. The campaign’s goal is to enhance the town’s beauty, promote horticultural excellence, and create a greener, cleaner, and more inviting environment for everyone.
Additionally, the success of this initiative will contribute significantly to Newbury’s entry in the Thames & Chilterns in Bloom 2025 competition. Cllr Jee also extended his gratitude to the event’s generous sponsors, stating, “We appreciate the support of The Yew Tree Garden Centre, Rivar Sand & Gravel Ltd, Sundog Hire, and Greentips, who have provided valuable sponsorship and prizes for this year’s competition.”
Categories for 2025:
- Neighbourhood – Groups of five or more properties (including almshouses & canal boats)
- Community Projects – Any community or group collaborating on a project
- Places of Worship or Assembly
- Allotments
- Miniature Garden – Small displays (window boxes, hanging baskets, max 1m x 1m)
- Business Premises
- Schools
Awards will recognise both current and ongoing projects, regardless of size.
To take part and showcase your ‘In Bloom’ success, visit Newbury Town Council’s website, email newburyinbloom@newbury.gov.uk, or call 01635 35486.
Newbury Town Council is delighted to collaborate with John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd, responsible for maintaining the town’s green spaces, playgrounds, and cemeteries. Their services, including grass and hedge cutting, weeding, and litter collection, will ensure that Newbury’s managed areas are in top condition for 2025.
Click on the links below to see a short film of the Community Projects that are currently taking place together with Newbury Town Council:
NHS Commemorative Garden at Old Hospital Green
City Recreation Ground Orchard & Wildflower Meadow
Secret Garden Project, Lock Island
Britain in Bloom
Newbury is now starting to see the benefits from these campaigns and the improvements to the town’s appearance. The campaign awards prizes for the best Community Project, Place of Worship, School, Business, Allotment plot and Almshouses with new categories planned. Over recent years we have produced some fantastic results.
Britain in Bloom will incorporate the highlights of Newbury in Bloom and will be used to continue to improve the appearance and the environment of the Town.