## West Suffolk Towns Bloom with National Recognition
west Suffolk is celebrating a double victory in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Britain in Bloom competition,with both Brandon and Bury St Edmunds awarded gold medals.The awards were presented at a ceremony in Brighton on Friday,October 31st.The success follows gold wins in the regional Anglia in Bloom competition last year, which secured both towns a place in the national final. Britain in Bloom encompasses 17 regions,each nominating its top entries. Brandon in Bloom CIC triumphed in the Town category, while Bury St Edmunds in Bloom earned gold in the Large Town category.Adding to the accolades, Rachel Sobiechowski, Head of Horticulture for Brandon in Bloom CIC, was recognised nationally with one of eight Community champion Awards presented at the ceremony.
Cllr Ian Shipp, West Suffolk Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure, praised the achievement: ”To see both Brandon and Bury St Edmunds awarded gold at a national level is an extraordinary achievement and a reflection of the dedication, creativity and pride of our thriving communities in West Suffolk. The competition is a powerful example of how local action can create a lasting change. These awards recognize not only the beauty of our towns,but also the shared commitment of residents,volunteers and staff to make them greener,cleaner and more welcoming places for all.”
Further facts about Britain in Bloom can be found on the RHS website: RHS – Britain in Bloom.
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