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Improvement District , to be named overall category winners , and can be nominated for a series of discretionary awards by a panel of judges .
Darren Share , Chair of the RHS Britain in Bloom judges , added : “ Our congratulations go to all the RHS Britain in Bloom finalists for their incredible commitment and the difference their hard work makes to their communities . Groups were
passionate and innovative , they showed how important it is for green space and environmental projects to be at the heart of community life .”
Other notable awards include :
• Kinnesswood in Bloom , Scotland , recognised as the winner of the Discretionary Award for Children and Young People ’ s Participation . They impressed the judges with their partnership with Portmoak Primary School including their recent projects creating a school pond , wooden wigwams , willow tunnel and planting 135 fruit trees .
• Abergavenny , Wales won the Sustainable Gardening Award . All the groups demonstrated plant friendly gardening , but Abergavenny really stood out with their holistic approach , which included inter-generational projects to get everyone in the community involved , citizen science , and sharing their learning and skills .
Rachel de Thame , gardener and broadcaster , presenting the awards , commented : “ Britain in Bloom gardening groups give selflessly of their time and energy to make their communities better for everyone to enjoy . From engaging with young people , helping to grow food for those in need or providing plant displays to inspire a sense of pride . These groups are the heroes of our villages , towns and cities and keep our country blooming .”
Groups were presented with certificates and trophies at the RHS Britain in Bloom 2023 awards ceremony , held in London , and unveiled to the public on BBC ’ s The One Show .
Full results of the RHS Britain in Bloom 2023 UK Finals can be found at www . rhs . org . uk / get-involved / community-gardening / news / articles / bloom-awards-results
Photo credits : Jon Parker Lee ( RHS / Jon Parker Lee )
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