Kendal In Bloom 

Kendal's entry into Cumbria in Bloom 

Kendal was judged by Cumbria in Bloom judges on Tuesday 13 July .  The judges were taken on a tour of the Town's shopping centre, residential and commercial premises, church grounds, parks, allotments, community gardens, recycling centres, domestic gardens and local businesses. 

Kendal came Runner-up to Whitehaven with a Silver Gilt Award in the Best Large Town Category.   In the Awards for Special Nominations , Best Residential Home Category, Kent Court Residential Home came Runner-up. 

Kendal in Bloom Awards Evening - Thursday 26 August 2010

Prizes and certificates were presented to the winners and runners up at the Kendal in Bloom Awards evening held at Kendal Town Hall Assembly Room.  Before the ceremony, the audience watched a  slide show of photographs of Kendal's Spring and Summer planting including the 1000's of spring bulb daffodils and crocus planted along Kendal's road sides, parks and open spaces.  There were photos of the beautiful floral planters and hanging baskets that have been planted up with begonias, geraniums and trailing lobeila.  Many of the gardens entered for this years competition were also included in the slide show as well as the Summer School Challenge where 6 local primary schools entered the Incredible Edible Challenge, growing fruit and vegtables at their schools.   

The winners and runners up from each category were congratulated by the Mayor of Kendal, Cllr John Veevers. Following the ceremony, refreshments and light buffet were served allowing an opportunity for fellow gardeners the chance to chat and look at the photographic display boards. 

If you or your business would like to make a donation or sponsor one of the floral display, or perhaps sponsor a category in the KiB Competition then please click here to print a sponsorship form. Return with your donation to The Town Clerk, Kendal Town Council, Town Hall, Highgate, KENDAL  LA9 4DL