Leisure and culture

Croydon in Bloom 2010

Join in this years Croydon in Bloom competition by nominating a front garden, business or pub that really improves your local neighbourhood with a colourful floral display, community gardening project or sustainable garden.

Last year Croydon won silver-gilt awards in both Britain in Bloom and London in Bloom and were the outright winners in the large city category, so help us improve this year and go for gold. We can't enter Britain in Bloom because we have been nominated for two years in a row but we are going for 'Champion of Champions' in the London in Bloom competition.

Following on from our recent successes in the London in Bloom we have been nominated for the 'Champion of Champions' category where we face strong competition from Islington and the City of London. Our success relies on everyone joining together to help make Croydon stand out from the rest. Croydon is one of London's greenest boroughs and was one of the first to get involved in the 'Bloom' campaign in the 1960s.

The Bloom campaign is more than just flowers and plants, the judges will want to see evidence of good conservation practices, a high standard of general cleanliness across the borough and most important, a strong sense of community and that everyone is getting involved in improving their borough.

So a call to goes out to everyone in Croydon whether you live here or work here, get involved and enter Croydon in Bloom. No matter how small or large your front garden or balcony, no matter where you live, help 'discover a greener borough' and contribute to making Croydon an even more attractive place to live, work and visit.

How to get involved

To enter the competition, nominate yourself, a neighbour or friend, a business or favourite pub, school or project. Complete the online application form by clicking on the link in the'associated links' box or download the application form and return it to the address below. 

For further information visit Croydon in Bloom.

Judging for Croydon in Bloom takes place between 21 June and 2 July. A return visit may be made between 23 August and 3 September.

Closing date for entries into the London in Bloom entries is 16 June 2010. Late entries may be considered until 20 August but cannot be included in the tour of the borough with the London in Bloom judges on 13 July

Contact Details

Contact name

Croydon in Bloom

Telephone

020 8726 6900

Fax

020 8760 5622

Email

croydoninbloom@croydon.gov.uk

Address

Greenspaces
FREEPOST SEA 59112
Croydon CR9 1WZ