Skipton in Bloom Narrowboat planter in canal basin Cenotaph garden Skipton bus station

yorkshire in bloom judging

2010 JUDGING
Following their spring visit and assessment on 15 April, the Yorkshire in Bloom judges have placed Skipton into the Silver Medal position for 2010.  Their comments were:

  • Introduction
    The judges were taken on a very interesting tour round Skipton.  It is obviously a hard working group with many partners and it was great to see the involvement of Craven College students and Stepping Stones in many of the projects.  The Butterfly Project by the Rotary Clubs is very simple, but an excellent way to get children involved in their environment.  The recent daffodil planting along The Bailey gives a riot of colour.  Areas of achievement are:
  • Section A - Horticultural Achievement
    The enhancement works around Skipton by the Stepping Stones group led by Hadyn and his team makes a real contribution to the town, particularly at the Canal Basin and the Cenotaph bed.  The plans to improve surrounds to the bus station with extra planting and barrier baskets.  The involvement of volunteers, staff and students from Craven College and Stepping Stones in the bulb planting on The Bailey has made a real splash of spring colour, which can be enjoyed by all the visitors.  The judges look forward to seeing the results of the Butterfly Project organised by the Rotary Clubs - a well organised project and well supported by sponsors.  The dedicated work at Holy Trinity Church to create a wonderful colourful oasis for all to enjoy.
  • Section B - Environmental Responsibility
    The development of the dry stone walling centre, the demonstration area and plans for other rural crafts such as coppicing and hedge laying.  The creation of natural habitats by the mixed whip planting by college students.  The new sculpture of Freddie Trueman.
  • Section C - Community Participation
    The organisation of the Let It Grow event in May, with workshops and demonstrations and involvement of young people and the community.  It is also a real opportunity for Skipton in Bloom to publicise their campaign.  The improved funding by the BID will create seed funding for further projects, allowing Skipton in Bloom to make further improvements.  The work of the Town Centre partnership to continue to encourage tourists to visit the town.

2009 JUDGING
Silver Rose Award (Small Town Category)
Craven College Horticulture Unit (Special Category Silver Gilt Award)
Holy Trinity Church (Special Category Silver Gilt Award)
Stepping Stones 2 Project (Special Category Merit Award)
Cenotaph Garden (War Memorials Category - Discretionary Award)

2008 JUDGING
Silver Award (Small Town Category)
Craven College (Special Category Silver Gilt Award)
Holy Trinity Church (Special Category Silver Award)
Stepping Stones 2 Project (Special Category Silver Award)

2007 JUDGING
Silver Award (Small Town Category)
Water Street CP School (Discretionary Award)
Holy Trinity Church (Discretionary Award)

2006 JUDGING
Silver Award (Small Town Category)
Skipton Castle (Special Category Silver Award)
Holy Trinity Church (Special Category Bronze Award)

Craven College Horticultural Unit
Centre for Drystone Walling
Spring bulbs on The Bailey
Holy Trinity Church
Stepping Stones 2 Project
Cenotaph garden

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