Press Release

22 September 2021

Fareham’s gardens scoop top awards

The results of this year’s South and South East in Bloom awards have been announced this week and it’s good news for Fareham.

The Borough’s parks and gardens were given the following top awards:

• Portchester Crematorium – Gold
• Portchester Memorial Gardens – Gold
• The Civic Gardens, Fareham – Gold
• Westbury Manor Museum Gardens - Gold

• The Sensory Garden of Reflection, Fareham – Gold and category winner in Small Park of the Year.

There was also success for the Borough’s open spaces:

• Warsash Common – Gold
• Portchester Common – Gold
• Coldeast Conservation Area – Silver Gilt

Britain in Bloom 'It's Your Neighbourhood Awards' have been given to Red Barn Allotments and Burnham Wood, with both receiving a Level 4 - Thriving award.

Executive Member for Streetscene at Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Ian Bastable, said: “This is a huge achievement for those who work so hard to keep the Borough looking beautiful, especially in what has been such a challenging year for gardening, due to the pandemic and poor weather. Our gardens and open spaces bring great pleasure to residents and their continued success at the South and South East in Bloom awards demonstrates real horticultural excellence. Well done to the communities, volunteers and the Council’s grounds maintenance teams.”

ENDS

For further information contact:

Customer Enquiries

Tel: 01329 236100
Email: customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk

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The Communications Team
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Email: publicity@fareham.gov.uk
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