Market Bosworth in Bloom

Photographs by John Oakley

Bosworth in Bloom started in 1985. That year marked the quincentenary of the Battle of Bosworth Field which took place nearby. It was decided as one part of the celebrations to put floral displays around the town, and to enter the Britain in Bloom Competition. In 1985 we were regional winners, England winners and also competed in the National Finals. Because of this success it was decided to continue to enter the competition thus the Bosworth in Bloom Committee was formed.

AWARDS WON BY MARKET BOSWORTH IN BLOOM:
1985 Regional Winners England Winners UK Finalists
1986 Regional Winners England Finalists
1987 Regional Winners England Finalists
1998 Regional Winners England Winners UK Winners
1989 Represented the UK in the European "Entente Florale" competition
1991 Regional Winners National Finalists
1992 Regional Winners National Finalists
1993 Regional Winners National Finalists Won the English Tourist Board Award
1994 Regional Winners National Finalists
1997 Regional Winners
1998 National Finalists
1999 Regional Winners
2003 Regional Winners
2004 National Finalists
2005 Regional Winners
2006 Regional Winners
2007 Regional Winners
2008 Joint second East Midlands 'Champion of Champions' with a Gold Medal certificate. Also National Britain in Bloom finalists.
2009 Regional Winners East Midlands in Bloom. Silver certificate awarded to St Peter's CE Primary School for its entry in to the Schools' Garden competition; a Judges' Award awarded to the Parish Council for its innovatively designed new cemetery.

Towards the end of 2008 we streamlined our committee structure and made a positive effort to attract more active volunteers. The result was another highly sucessful year for Bosworth in Bloom and, despite a very wet summer, the village was awash with colour from May to October. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the committee and volunteers we came top of our category with an all-time record of 180 points out of a possible 200, regaining the trophy and earning a Gold Award. Combined with the new awards presented to the Primary School and the Parish Council, this is a remarkable tribute to the commitment of the people of Market Bosworth to the quality of their environment and the sense of community that makes our village such a great place to live.

If you'd like to get involved, please pop along to one of our monthly meetings or drop us an e-mail to:- bosworthinbloom@yahoo.co.uk

BIG TIDY UP - Saturday March 27, 9.00 am: Members of the Bosworth in Bloom team, Parish Council, Borough Council, Brownies, Guides and Scouts will meet at one of 3 starting points (High School Car Park, Persimmon Estate and Country Park) to collect rubbish around Market Bosworth as part of the national Big Tidy Up campaign.