Get Involved in Wales in Bloom and Britain in Bloom Competitions in Wrexham!

Local residents are being encouraged to get involved with this year’s Wales in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions.

Last year Wrexham secured Gold in Wales in Bloom and this year the council is hoping to build on that success and secure another title.

The biggest part of both competitions is community involvement, with groups last year taking part in litter picks, gardening competitions, planting up areas and hanging baskets to improve their area.

This year Wrexham Council is asking residents to roll up their sleeves and dig in and help Wrexham to win again.

The route this year will call at several venues and gardens including Wrexham Crematorium, Wrexham Recycling Centre, Erlas Walled Garden, Rhosnesni High School and Wrexham City Centre.

The competitions aims to make Wrexham environmentally friendly by eliminating graffiti, dog fouling, fly posting and promoting sustainable planting and floral displays.

Cllr Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Economy and Regeneration, said, “After last year’s success of being awarded Gold and best in category, I’m really pleased we are entering again this year to build on that success with new exciting projects.

“Last year the the county borough looked fantastic with colourful city centre displays, wild flower roundabouts and schools, businesses and communities all playing there part. We would like to repeat that to show Wrexham at its best and encourage everyone to get involved in whatever way they can.”

Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Environment, said, “Our Environment staff will be out in force again this year to make our open spaces places that we are all proud of and are happy to spend time in.

“There’s so many ways we can all be involved from organising litter picks to hanging flowering baskets to make our communities look and feel welcoming and colourful places to be.”

Local businesses are also being invited to take part with sponsorship opportunities to help support the event.

All sponsors will get their name on a planter for a year and will be acknowledged in related Wales in Bloom publicity which is an excellent advertising opportunity for your business as well as improving the environment in Wrexham.

The local authority is also holding a floral competition free for all city centre shops, establishments and public houses within the borough to enter. From lush floral planters to unique hanging baskets, all are welcome to enter the competition.

This will help to create a celebration of colour and creativity within the town centre, with all entrants receiving a certificate or award.

Over the next couple of months Wrexham Council will be carrying out different events such as free seed giveaways, children’s trails around the City Centre, volunteer days, free compost giveaways and many more.

If you are interested in helping with the Britain in Bloom and Wales in Bloom Campaign or in sponsoring a roundabout or planter then please contact Nicola Ellis on 01978 729638 or email at [email protected].