NEWBURY IN BLOOM 2025 ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
The much-anticipated ‘Newbury in Bloom 2025’ campaign is officially underway! Residents, businesses, and community groups are invited to start planning their entries and register now.
The deadline for submissions is 23 May 2025, with judging scheduled to take place during the 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.
He added, “There are great prizes to be won, so put on your gardening gloves and get started!”
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.
Floral displays will adorn recreation grounds and open spaces, with Victoria Park, the town’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’, blooming with vibrant flower beds, roses, and shrubs. As in previous years, the Town Council will install over 100 hanging baskets throughout the town, including at Shaw and Newtown Road Cemeteries, in partnership with Windowflowers Limited.
Get ready to bring Newbury to life with colour and creativity – we look forward to seeing your entries!
Contacts:
James Heasman, Parks & Open Spaces Officer james.heasman@newbury.gov.uk 07775 434475
Cllr Ian Jee, NTC Green Spaces Working Group ian.jee@newbury.gov.uk