Diary Dates 2012
March 2012
Launch of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom 2012
March 2012
Leaflets with a competition entry form will be distributed widely and are available at the Gateway
May 2012
Deadline for sponsors to be integrated in publications
Sponsorship Opportunities
June 2012
Closing date for returning competition entry forms
July 2012
Judging Period
September 2012
Awards Presentation
for the 'Best' categories
at Salomons
September 2012
Awards Presentation
for the Schools competition
October 2012
Thank you / Debriefing for organisers, participants, sponsors
Sponsors
There are great opportunities for sponsors. We have four levels of sponsorship.
They are tailored and could become a highly efficient advertisement tool for small and medium businesses.
Sponsorship Opportunities
in partnership with
BLOOM IS BACK!
Volunteers needed
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20 November 2011
Through co-ordination with Christine Davies Trinity Arts Centre organised a workshop at the theatre to promote the In-Bloom organisations and works. During the period 13.30 until 14.45, 16.05 until 16.45 children created 43 "Secret Gardens" and the event was visited by over 204 confirmed visitors.
The event for Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom was held in the gallery at Trinity on 20 November 2011 and photographs are available to view online by visiting the link.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom - Trinity Workshop for children
October 2011
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom - Gold / Silver / Bronze Winners of 2011:
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom - ENTRIES and LISTING OF WINNERS
25 September 2011
"Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom" and "South East in Bloom"
The town Royal Tunbridge Wells scoops silver,
Dunorlan Park scoops gold in regional awards
Royal Tunbridge Wells in regional awards
— Jenna Pudelek, kentnews.co.uk
7 September 2011
"Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom" entered in the "Large Town Category" in the competition "South and South East in Bloom" and achieved a High Silver Gilt and 2nd place!
At the Awards Ceremony (Wednesday 7 September 2011) the Chair of Judges acknowledged the gap in our entry of some 8 years and that to gain this level at our first time back in was no mean feat.
"Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom" also entered Dunorlan Park in the Best Large Park - a Gold medal was awarded.
All in all a fantastic result. All the long hours of many volunteers has paid dividends. It is great to be a small part of something that makes a real difference in the town!
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Certificate and
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Dunorlan Park Certificate
16 August 2011
Eight other towns in the group like "Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom" are competing against RTW in the "South & South East in Bloom 2011",
namely Alton in Bloom, Chichester in Bloom, East Grinstead in Bloom, Farnham in Bloom, Faversham in Bloom, Haywards Heath in Bloom, Ryde in Bloom, Sittingbourne in Bloom.
The awards presentation will take place on 7 September 2011.
19 July 2011
"Judges come to town to pass their verdict on floral displays"
— Jenna Pudelek, kentnews.co.uk
15 July 2011
The Mayor Cllr Mrs Elizabeth Thomas welcomed the South East in Bloom judges; the tour lasted three hours and ended at the Dunorlan Park Cafe.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom
5 July 2011
South East in Bloom Competition: a portfolio was submitted and the judges, Linda Jones and Ken Fairview will visit Royal Tunbridge Wells on Friday 15 July 2011.
South East in Bloom Portfolio 2011 - Royal Tunbridge Wells
15 June 2011
Tunbridge Wells SO magazine looks at some of the stories making the headlines: "BLOOMIN' MARVELLOUS" - "Town pride will be blossoming again this summer with the return of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom. The once popular competition was revived last year and was a great success, with residents and business pulling together to create a glorious floral spectacle. Containers, street flower baskets, barrier troughts and even roundabouts are set to boast fragrant displays as TW gears up for the contest. From schools to pubs, everyone is welcome to submit their beautiful basket, balcony, shop front or street. Anyone who would like to take part can pick up a leaftlet from Tunbridge Wells Gateway, before the closing date on June 27."
22 May 2011
Planting of the Pantiles tubs took place on Thursday 19 May 2011, at 11am and the children from Broadwater Down Primary School (last year's competition winner) came to help. The plants for the troughs (sponsored by Smalloads, Paddock Wood in 2010) were sponsored by The Rotary Club of the Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells Round Table.
Sunflower planting will take place at Trinity Gardens on Tuesday 24 May 2011, at 1.30pm. St John's Primary School children and some children from St Marks Primary School who have grown the plants will come along and some members of Inner Wheel will join to help them.
18 May 2011
Tunbridge Wells U3A (University of the Third Age) joins the campaign to encourage individuals to participate in the various competitions for 'Best' and bring back the sparkle to our town. — U3A Newsletter May 2010
14 May 2011
"MP Greg Clark launches Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom 2011"
— Jenna Pudelek, kentnews.co.uk
1 May 2011
"Sign up your open space to help make our town bloom"
— with Jenna Pudelek's community support in "Your Tunbridge Wells" / kentnews.co.uk Bloom is back for 2011.
21 April 2011
This year Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom takes part in the South & South East in Bloom competition. SSEIB is one of 17 independent regional campaigns which make up Britain in Bloom, Europe’s largest horticultural campaign. A portfolio has to be submitted by 25 June and judging day of the town will be 15 July 2011.
ANNOUNCEMENT for Saturday 14 May 2011
Two weeks earlier than last year, planting day (3-tier planters/wooden planters) in the Victoria Place Precinct will be Saturday 14 May 2011, 10am!
22 March 2011
Again this year, Salomons will host and cater for the awards presentation of the various "BEST" categories on Friday 30 September 2011, 3pm.
The SCHOOLS awards presentation will take place this year at Trinity on Wednesday 21 September 2011, 4pm.
Illuminations, Camden Road, will support the "SCHOOLS" competition awards.
21 March 2011 - SPRING Equinox
Primary School Competition Application Form 2011 is available;
Sutton supports the competition again by providing sunflower seeds and also some vegetable seeds.
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15 December 2010
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council LOCAL reports on "Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom - Special Ceremony for sponsors, volunteers and organisers on Friday 15 October 2010" — LOCAL - Winter 2010
7 December 2010
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council saves £3 Million on the new (10 years) parks contract which accounts for a massive 190 hectares of precious open space, woodland, play and sports facilities in Tunbridge Wells.
During the negotiations the council also secured additional value through improved maintenance of all bowling greens and additional labour without further cost. This added resource can be deployed during the “off peak” period of January and February and will help to deliver the council aim of greater community engagement as part of the Big Society agenda. Local friends and community groups, such as Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom, will benefit from the extra help.
11 November 2010
Bloom 2011 and again supported by the Council !
5 November 2010
"Thank you for all the Flower Power" — BLOOMING WONDERFUL:
The “In Boom” gathering at the Town Hall in Royal Tunbridge Wells (15.10.2010) by the Kent & Sussex Courier chief reporter Mary Harris.
Bloom for the Winter and Spring 2011
24 October 2010
The Bloom Committee replanted the 6 large wooden troughs (sponsored in spring 2010) at The Pantiles with winter panies and yellow primula; Christopher Thomas provided the plants.
16 October 2010
The Bloom Committee and volunteers replanted the Victoria Place Precinct wooden planters and 3-tier displays with mixed coloured winter panies and primula; the Council's Parks Department provided the plants.
15 October 2010
A thank-you meeting took place in the Town Hall's Council Chambers, Royal Tunbridge Wells in attendance of the Mayor David Jukes, the Leader of the Council, Cllr Roy Bullock and the Chief Executive, William Benson.
"Let's go Bloom! - again in 2011" — produced by Katharina Mahler-Bech [and Daniel Bech], was presented by Mel Henley to sponsors, contributors, volunteers and press.
The Mayor David Jukes's welcoming speech was followed by the distribution of certificates to sponsors. The Bloom Committee asked for feedback.
9 October 2010
"Sponsors needed to help town blossom" — Jenna Pudelek of the Kent on Saturday & Sunday (KoS): "Now the hunt is on for sponsors to provide the financial backbone of the 2011 event and make it bigger and better than ever before. Next Friday 15 October 2010, a debriefing will be held in the borough council's chambers where organiser, participants and sponsors will begin discussions about next year's event."
24 September 2010 and 25 September 2010
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom - for 2011
Cllr Roy Bullock, Leader of the Council, stated at the Awards Ceremonies that the Bloom Competition will be organised again in partnership with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in 2011!
25 September 2010
COMPETITION RESULTS of PRIMARY and SECONDARY SCHOOLS
announced at the Awards Presentation at the Corn Exchange on 25 Sep 2010:
Winner, Runner up and commendations:
Winners and list of all participating schools
Thanks to Targetfollow, at the Pantiles, hosting the event and providing refreshments.
24 September 2010
COMPETITION RESULTS of the 'BEST' CATEGORIES
announced at the Awards Presentation at Salomons on 24 September 2010:
1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place and commendations:
Winners and list of all entrants for 'BEST' categories
Thanks to Salomons, Southborough, hosting the event in the Victorian Science Theatre and providing refreshments.
11 August 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT:
A Thank you & debriefing meeting will be held for Contributors, Donators, Organisers, Participants, Sponsors, Supporters and Volunteers in the Town Hall's Council Chambers on Friday 15 October 2010 16:00-18:00.
Thanks to Salamons, Southborough, hosting the event and providing refreshements.
9 August 2010
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom 2010, the 'Best' Competition:
there were 50 participants: 12 front gardens - 5 front patios - 6 community gardens - 7 commercial gardens - 7 streets - 13 planters / baskets.
A big thank you to the judges walking around in the town!
— Cheryl Clark, Paul Cummins, Christine Davies, Mike McGeary, Barbara Simmons, Vickie Gorst, Ronen Basu, David Scully, Heather Wexham, Julie Padbury, Leslie Herriot.
24 July 2010
Judging of the nine participating Primary Schools took place on Monday 19 July and Tuesday 20 July 2010 (Christine Davies, Katharina Mahler-Bech, Christopher Thomas)
Awards Presentation (nominatation of the Winner and the Runner-up) for the Schools will be held at the Pantiles, Corn Exchange, on Saturday 25 September 2010 15:00.
3 July 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT:
As most volunteering judges for Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom have time in the week of 19 July 2010, the judging period is postponed.
(Orignally the judging period was announced between 5 July and 16 July.)
Awards Presentation for the 'Best' categories will take place at Salomons on Friday 24 September 2010 15:00.
(Orignally announced for Friday 17 September 2010.)
24 June 2010
REMINDER:
Monday 28 June 2010 is closing date for returning competition entry forms!!
17 June 2010
6 June 2010 and 7 June 2010
"Community spirit is blooming once again" — Jenna Pudelek of the Kent on Saturday & Sunday (KoS) reports about the planting day, 29 May 2010, in the Calverley Precinct of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in presence of the Mayor Cllr David Jukes and Mayoress Wendy Jukes.
26 May 2010
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom Newsletter May 2010
- produced by Daniel Bech, printed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
ANNOUNCEMENT for Saturday 29 May 2010
The long awaited new planting of the Victoria Place Precinct planters will be happening!
22 May 2010
Today is Farmers Market at the Town Hall / Civic Way!
There are several stalls selling flowering plants, herbs, vegetable plants!
21 May 2010
In Bloom — what's happened at the Sherwood TN2 Community Centre, Lakeside, Greggs Wood Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells:
"Fred and Edna Edwards have orgainsed work parties to clear the land at the back of TN2, terrace it with railway sleepers, and replant. This major landsacaping work is nearly finished, with funding from TN2 Trust, Cllr Frank Williams and from their own pockets. They have received some free gifts like topsoil from a building site in the area to fill out the terraces. It complements the trellis work and flower/pot arrangements on the decking area to the back of TN2 and the seed beds/potato pots that line the rear garden wall."
16 May 2010
Several times postponed due to the cold spring:
today was planting of the edible landscaped triangle plot at the Town Hall, corner Monson Road / Civic Way.
. . . with enough sun and rain: the proposed Town Hall 'garden' .
11 May 2010
Watch out for Bloom Posters!
Arriva Bus 281, the town centre shuttle bus or shopper hopper, and Arriva Bus 277, the Sherwood shuttle bus, advertise "BLOOM".
Thanks to Katharina Mahler and Stuart Atkin, Arriva Bus Operations Manager Tunbridge Wells.
10 May 2010
Excellent News! — English Landscapes, the company maintaining the parks and grounds in Royal Tunbridge Wells, give free labour time and extra money to "BLOOM".
4 May 2010
TWBC press release "Bloom is back in Royal Tunbridge Wells" —
for the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's website and the general press
1 May 2010
Seedling and Seed Swap - on Saturday 8 May afternoon ((2-4pm).
Bring your spare seed and seedling and swap them with other people's!
Location: King George V Hill - Hilbert Recreation Ground Allotments
(this site is divided by a footpath which leads to the recreation ground);
meet just inside the main allotment gates.
26 April 2010
After having visited various shops at the Pantiles on 19 April 2010 (Daniel Bech and Ronen Basu), Imperial Pharmacy decides to assist "BLOOM" - particularly to brighten up the Pantiles with more floral displays. We are confident that an improved environment will have a positive impact on customers coming to the Pantiles.
16 April 2010
Under 'New Initiatives from your Conservative Council' on the leaflets for the Borough Council Elections on 6 May - "BLOOM" gets some extra publicity:
Bloom is back!
"Following a decision by Cabinet to allocate funding for the Tunbridge Wells in Bloom project, a small commmittee, chaired by Cllr Ronen Basu, has been working on the re-establishment of this much loved concept for the Town Centre. Meanwhile there is a fund of money available to Parish and Town Councils to assist in their participation with the Festival of Flowers."
14 April 2010
Woodbury Park Cemetery in Bloom — There are many snowdrops, primroses, scillas and wild cyclamens planted by the working parties of the Friends of Woodbury Park Cemetery. But there is still plenty of room for many thousand more snowdrops if you care to bring along your own spare bulbs “in the green” and a trowel on a Saturday afternoon. These plantings are a part of the contribution to 'Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom'.
12 April 2010
With the support of Targetfollow at the Pantiles and designed by Daniel Bech, large A1 Bloom Posters will be displayed in A-boards and the Information Drums, spread around Royal Tunbridge Wells, to raise awareness for Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom among residents and businesses. Thanks to Sue Latham of TWBC for arranging the posters at the various points.
2 April 2010
"Planting seeds for competition win" — The Courier helps in the appeal to motivate primary schools wishing to participate in Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom; the awards presenation for schools will be held at the Pantiles on Saturday afternoon 25 September.
24 March 2010
Fresh off the press the Kent High Weald Partnership newsletter, packed full of what they have been up to recently and exciting new opportunities coming up including Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom!! — KHWP Newsletter Spring 2010
19 March 2010
"Bloom competition is back" — Mary Harris of The Courier reports on the flower power from youngsters and their assistant headteacher Gill Field who is coordinating the Secondary Schools Competition. Judging will take place in July and the awards presentation will be held together with the Primary School Competition awards at the Pantiles on Saturday 25 September 2010.
18 March 2010
Tunbridge Wells U3A (University of the Third Age) joins the campaign to encourage individuals to participate in the various competitions for 'Best' and bring back the sparkle to our town. — U3A Newsletter March 2010
17 March 2010
Christine Davies, coordinating the Primary Schools Competition, distributed sunflower seeds sponsored by Sutton Seeds. Judging will take place in July and the awards presentation will be held at the Pantiles' Corn Exchange, on Saturday 25 September 2010, 3pm. On 11 March, Daniel Bech agreed with Targetfollow to host the event and provide refreshments.
16 March 2010
Voluntary Action within Kent (VAWK) Community Newsletter March 2010 was distributed to over 600 community organisations via email.
A big thank you to VAWK! —
VAWK Newsletter March 2010
15 March 2010
Small Loads Ltd from Paddock Wood agreed with Cllr Ronen Basu and Daniel Bech to deliver four of their large wooden planters to the Pantiles.
6 March 2010
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom! - Kent on Saturday (KoS) publishes Letters to the Editor Chris Britcher.
5 March 2010
The official launch of riviving Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom took place in the Town Hall's Council Chambers, Royal Tunbridge Wells.
"Let's go Bloom!" — produced by Daniel Bech, was presented by Mel Henley to contributors, press, sponsors, supporters, volunteers.
The Mayor Cllr Leonard Price's welcoming speech was followed by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Roy Bullock's address. The Mayoress Victoria Price and Katharina Mahler provided snacks, soft drinks and wine.
5 March 2010
Daniel Bech agreed with Matthew Salomonson, the General Manager of the Salomons, that Salomons will host and cater for the awards presentation of the various "BEST" categories on Friday 17 September 2010, 3pm.
1 March 2010
There are many ways to contribute, donate, sponsor, support, volunteer
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom!
This is the 2010 proposed planting of the Town Hall Triangle, Monson Road / Civic Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells by Transition Tunbridge Wells.
27 February 2010
"Town set to blossom as contest returns" — With Chris Britcher's community support in the Kent on Saturday (KoS) our PR and marketing is up and running.
26 February 2010
"Get your pots at the ready - bloom is back" — Thanks to Tunbridge Wells chief reporter Mary Harris & Ian Read, the editor of the Courier, our awareness campaign for the floral competition is progressing.
24 February 2010
At the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Full Council the Mayor Cllr Leonard Price promoted the revival of "Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom" to his fellow members requesting to raise awareness among their constituents and to attend the official launch on 5 March 2010.
22 February 2010
Photo shot at the Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre, Eridge Road, to mark the beginning of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom: 'Green-fingered Sponsors'
19 February 2010
Grateful for Kent High Weald's special support to raise awareness for Bloom:
"The Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom competition is back for 2010 and will attempt to dazzle the community with stunning street flower baskets and revitalised roundabouts. The organisers will be working closely with local schools, communities and businesses for a wide variety of prizes including best front garden, best shop front or best pub/club/cafe!
This will not only improve local areas in Tunbridge Wells, it will inevitably boost community spirit and pride." — KHWP & RTW in Bloom
16 February 2010
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom
"I just wanted to say how delighted I was to hear that the Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom competition is being brought back to life this year. It’s a great opportunity for communities and schools to get actively involved in improving their local environment.
I think this is a fantastic initiative and I very much look forward to seeing the final results as I’m walking around Royal Tunbridge Wells over the forthcoming months." — Greg Clark, MP Tunbridge Wells
3 February 2010
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom is listed on the agenda of the Stronger Communites Sub-Group meeting of 'Tunbridge Wells Together' (Local Strategic Partnership). Stronger Communities Sub-Group members strongly support Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom.
2 February 2010
Thanks to Drew Davis, TWBC Publications Manager, our first batch of Poster-Flyers has gone to print.
The design for the flyer was chosen from a series of submissions by pupils of Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School; the competition entry form was added.
We have started in setting this web site up early, so that we have everything up and running by 5 March. So please forgive, if not everything is yet in its right place :)
HELP ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS IN BLOOM HAPPEN
- spread the word
- get a flyer at the GATEWAY
- put a poster in your window
- enter the competition
- form a local group
- offer your help
- sponsor Bloom
- and mainly — START PLANTING!