The judges arrive this morning for a whistle-stop tour which will showcase some of the town’s 300,000 colourful blooms, before culminating at the show-stopping Dingle gardens.
The Shrewsbury in Bloom committee will be pulling out all the stops to ensure Shropshire’s county “Town of Flowers” lives up to its mantle.
The town, which won the best small city award at last year’s finals, is up against Ahoghill from Ulster, the City of London, Glenrothes in Scotland and Woolton in Liverpool.
Jackie Brennand, Chairman of the Shrewsbury in Bloom committee said: “We are so proud to be competing for the ultimate Britain in Bloom accolade of Champion of Champions, especially during this very special year celebrating 50 years of the RHS Britain in Bloom Campaign.
“Our floral displays aren’t just a show for judging days, we strive to make sure Shrewsbury is at its blooming best all year round – for residents and visitors alike. So many people work tirelessly to ensure our town upholds its mantle of “Town of Flowers” and to achieve the ultimate Bloom title would be a testament to everyone involved. So come on Shrewsbury, let’s grow for Gold!”
Judges will return on July 30 for the national heats. This year Shrewsbury is also in the running for the RHS Champion of Champions accolade – the ultimate Britain in Bloom award.
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