After a wet night the weather cleared and a much improved day arrived, the RHS South West in Bloom judge arrive at the Town House where he was greeted by our Mayor, Cllr Darren Shutler, together with others from our communities. They all made their way to St John’s Church Yard for the formal greeting from our Town Cryer, Bruce.
The floral displays were looking very good indeed, and, it was lovely to see some of our businesses getting involved as well, Yeovil College Arts Department provided some great pieces for the flower beds, the press arrived and we had our usual photo call, then it was down to business.
The judge was taken along Princess Street to participating businesses.
I had to leave them there as I had a Governors meeting at the hospital, but the tour continued got the Hub in Market Street, then on to visit some of our Allotments, after that they visited Kenmore Drive our flagship “It’s Your Neighborhood” to see their community spirit in action. After Kenmore Drive the judge was taken to Preston Primary School, to meet the children and teachers to view their green finger gardening, this is usually a highlight of the tour as the children are so much fun to be around as their enthusiasm is infectious. Following the school visit the judge was taken on a tour of our roundabouts to show off the tremendous efforts put in by our Holticultrual Team at SSDC. The tour ended at the Country Park where the judge was treated to a guided tour of the park with a ranger in a mule, the day concluded with a light lunch at the Nine Springs Cafe.
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