2005 marked
Skipton's return to the Yorkshire in Bloom competition and
since then the initiative has gone from strength to strength.
For four consecutive years, Skipton has gained a Silver Award (Small Town
Category) in recognition of all the hard work by local
volunteers and sponsors who are committed to helping Skipton to
bloom. Our vision is to:
- Make Skipton more attractive for all who
visit, live and work
in the town
- Encourage people to be more actively involved in
the aesthetic values of the town
- Encourage local pride
- Stimulate horticultural interest by working with
enthusiastic
individuals, schools and other groups
- Act as an umbrella organisation for
local horticultural and environmental groups
- Enhance the reputation of Skipton as a tourist
destination and increase tourism
- Create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly townscape
The annual Yorkshire in Bloom judging takes place in March/April
and June/July of each year. Skipton in Bloom also run the
Skipton Gardening Competition where residents, allotment holders and
businesses can show off their amazing efforts and hopefully win
prizes.
Skipton in Bloom hold regular meetings which are not exclusive to
an executive committee. These meetings are informal and
friendly and open to all. Skipton in Bloom welcome anyone with
an interest in improving the local environment. Many
supporters are happy to receive meeting notes so they can keep up to
date with activities or offer advice, others like to be much more
involved and are happy to get their hands dirty!
For more information on Skipton in Bloom, please
email us or phone our office on 01756 794357.
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