Douglas in Bloom 2019 sparked 'fierce competition' said Regeneration and Community Chair Councillor Stephen Pitts.
Councillor Pitts was speaking at an awards presentation evening held on Thursday September 19 at Noble's Park Pavilion, where he was joined by the Mayor and Mayoress of Douglas, who presented the prizes, Councillors, head and assistant head of parks Dave Hewes and Graham Newsome respectively and competitors.
Councillor Pitts went on to say that the three and half days of judging he carried out with Mr Newsome revealed some new entries and a number of allotments that had improved 'in leaps and bounds'.
Sponsors of the competition were:
- Logistics Training Services
- Sadlers
- Shoprite Group
- Strand Group
- Watson Nurseries
First place winners were:
The Trevelyan Hotel - Hotel/Guesthouse without Garden
Mr Ramsden - Private House with Garden
The Lodge, Saddle Mews - Business Premises
Henry Bloom Noble School - Public/Community Garden
The Lodge, Saddle Mews - Best Residential Area
Mr and Mrs Harrison - Best Douglas Council Property
Jean Petri - Conservation, Wildlife and Biodiversity
(Unable to attend)
Eric Quine - Secret Garden
Laura Jones - Most Improved Allotment
Mr Corrin - Most Productive Allotment
Brunswick Gardens - Most Imaginative Floral Display
