Winterton in Bloom

Winterton in Bloom was formed in 2002 when a small group of village residents held a public meeting with the aim of using floral display to enhance our already beautiful village. This culminated in the support of the Winterton Parish Council.

 

Financially the group commenced with a donation from the Parish Council and small donations from various clubs within the village, an Open Gardens day, and personal donations from the In Bloom members.

 

At the same time is was decided to enter into the Anglia in Bloom competition for the first time in many years

 

Many items required for the displays during this first year , including the boat on the Village Green, were donated by local businesses and residents. The children of Winterton First School donated plants which they placed in a flower bed on the Village Green.

 

This first year resulted in Winterton receiving 2nd Place in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston in Bloom, 2nd in Norfolk Village of the Year and a Silver Award in the Anglia in Bloom Competition, with Winterton First School receiving a certificate of merit for their wild garden.

 

The In Bloom Team have continued over the years to progress and we now have some 35 regular members, with many other residents joining the cause for Open Gardens, fundraising and general tidying, and enthusiastically supporting our Scarecrow Competition.

 

The In Bloom Team have also restored a wildlife area at Duffles Pond where there are picnic tables for the residents and visitors to enjoy the wildlife. This project was awarded a Gold Award by Great Yarmouth in Bloom in 2005.

 

Winterton in Bloom have gone from strength to strength and have won many awards in Great Yarmouth in Bloom, Anglia in Bloom and have represented the Anglia region in Great Britain in Bloom twice, receiving a Silver Guilt Award on our last entry.

 

Having taken a well earned rest from competitions and Open Gardens this year we hope to hold both the Open Gardens Day and the Scarecrow Competition in 2009.

 

In the meantime we have continued to increase the amount of planting around the village and to enhance the existing areas. Our aim is to keep up our standards and keep Winterton beautiful for many years to come.

 

Do come to Winterton on Sea and enjoy

 

A VILLAGE TO BE PROUD OF