Cascades and Colours Explode in Walmer in Bloom

Walmer residents once again demonstrated to Walmer in Bloom judges, that they have an unwavering commitment to improving the Parish’s natural environment.

Final round judge, Mrs Janine Doulton, a Royal Horticultural Society Judge, commented:

“The gardens and containers demonstrated what a lot of work, patience and skill had been put into them to achieve such good results.  The winners in each section were successful because their gardens and containers were well presented, i.e. the blooms looked fresh and colourful.  Lawns were well tended, healthy looking and had neat and tidy edges. The successful gardens had a good range of shrubs and herbaceous perennials as well as relying on annuals. The small space gardens showed amazing ingenuity in the amount of plants that could be grown in a confined area. I am sure that all the gardens give great pleasure to all the passers-by within the Walmer Parish.”

Winners were chosen in three different geographical areas: Lower, Middle and Upper Walmer.  In the preliminary round of judging, Commended certificates were posted to over 250 properties.   The very best gardens go through to the final round to be considered for the Deal Society Trophy (Winning garden) and trophies for the Overall winning Container and Overall Best Use of Small Space.

 

 

 

Runners up will be awarded either a Highly Commended Certificate, or Certificate of Excellence.

Winner of the Best Garden

Upper Walmer –           Mrs L Tucker of John Tapping Close

Middle Walmer –          Mr Lawson of Salisbury Road

Lower Walmer –           Mr & Mrs Bell of Coventry Gardens

 

Best Container 

Upper Walmer –             Mr Recas of Dover Road

 

Middle Walmer –           Alan Scott of Herschell Road East

Lower Walmer –             Ciara Lanphier of Ardent Avenue

 

Best use of Small Space

Upper Walmer –            Elected No publicity

Middle Walmer –          Mrs Rudge of Devon Avenue

Lower Walmer –            Mr R Heine of Cheriton place

 

Business Winners

1^st Place – Castle Fish Bar

2^nd Place – The Stag, The Lighthouse & Drum Major

3^rd Place – Walmer Baptist Church

 

The competition, run by Walmer Parish Council, has now been successfully running for 18 years.  Prize-winners and businesses are invited to an Award Event held on 13^th of October, when special awards, prizes, and certificates are presented.

Walmer in Bloom Committee Chairman, Sue Le Chevalier commented, “The Competition provides an opportunity to recognise those local residents and businesses who work hard to enhance the visual amenity of Walmer.  Once again, we would like to express our gratitude to local businesses, which generously pledge prizes for the competition.

Walmer Fish & Chip shop, The Royal Marines Association, Castle Fish Bar, The Lighthouse, Rico Hair Salon, Clarks Carpets, Walmer Nursery, The Strand Wine Company, Janes Bakery& The Stag PH.

The Walmer in Bloom Committee would also like to thank the following local organisations which have sponsored maintenance of its floral planters this year: namely, The Inner Wheel Club of Deal; Association of Kent & Kentish Men, Deal & Walmer Branch; The Rotary Club, The Deal Society & J Dilnot Smith & Sons for their generous sponsorship of the 2019 ‘Walmer in Bloom Campaign’.   

A Special thank you goes out to Mr Simon Chapman of Chapman Landscapes & Garden Services, who tends to all our hanging baskets and fixed planters. Without Simon, our Parish wouldn’t be so blooming!!

 

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