Floral Trail wins National GOLD

As we reported yesterday, Birmingham city centre’s entry in the Urban Communities category of 2009 Britain in Bloom won Gold and ‘Best in Category’.

The judges’ summarised their assessment of our entry:-

“This large Urban City Centre has become a place of horticultural excellence and an area used by the many residents who now reside within the Centre. This was amply demonstrated by members of the community and school children who take part and enjoy the facilities provided.

Floral displays and features were outstanding along with excellent sustainable planting and the quality of maintenance was generally superb. Heritage plays an important part, particularly in the canal area and also in the recognition of local historical figures such as Matthew Boulton.
There were many innovative ideas and we (i.e. the judges) enjoyed a well conducted, interesting and informative tour.”

There’s was lots more detail, too, including some useful ideas for improving further. Informally, the judges also revealed that we were ‘miles ahead’ of our competition in the category (including Manchester City Centre)!

Together with the news about the Staffordshire hoard, what a couple of days for Birmingham!!

David Foster
(Chair, City Centre Neighbourhood Forum)

Floral Trail Wins GOLD!

Birmingham City Centre Floral Trail Mini - K.Caine

I am delighted to report that the Birmingham City Centre Floral Trail was awarded GOLD in the Urban Community category at the Heart of England in Bloom Ceremony.

Congratulations to everyone involved, helping to improve Birmingham’s image!

Next we wait to see how Birmingham City Centre will do at the Royal Horticultural Society “Britain in Bloom” Awards on 23rd September……..

Get muddy in the city – Volunteers needed

British Waterways is having a nationwide campaign called ‘Towpath Tidy’ on March 26 to 29. Birmingham city centre is joining in by tidying up the small canal basin alongside the Malthouse pub. (This is the one containing the ‘Not So Long Boat’ between the ICC and NIA.)

Birmingham in Bloom 2009

BIRMINGHAM IN BLOOM 2009 – “LOCAL ROOTS”

The Birmingham City Centre Floral Trail will be the city’s entry in the national RHS-sponsored competition. Latest information at: 
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/floraltrail