Submissions
“Wells in Bloom” judges will be out and about in June 2024, judging allotments, primary schools and nurseries, private gardens and commercial fronts and rear gardens within the Wells City Boundary.
The categories are the same as before. Private gardens can enter to be judged whether small or large, front or back, or patio. Businesses in Wells are invited to enter their frontages or courtyards.
Apply to enter 'Wells in Bloom' 2024 or forms can be collected and returned to the Town Hall
The criteria for judging this year across all the competitions will include categories for gardens which can show evidence of sustainability and a friendly approach to the environment and wildlife, as well as presentation of planting.
Winners will be awarded the certificates at an Awards Ceremony in Wells Town Hall, 6pm Friday 4 October 2024.
About
Wells City Council aims to make the City of Wells attractive to residents and tourists and to involve the community and schools so that as many people as possible can get involved and take pride in how their City looks.
Wells City Council purchase the plants from local nurseries.
WCC appreciates the support from local sponsors. If you feel you would like to become a regular sponsor and receive recognition by having your name on a plaque in the City of Wells, we would love to hear from you.
Volunteers
Wells In Bloom was originally set up by volunteers to provide floral displays in the Market Place and High Street, and since the start of the pandemic this has been continued by the City Council’s Outside Spaces team.
Wells City Council, in partnership with volunteers, relaunched the annual Wells In Bloom competitions for Schools, Gardens and Allotments in 2022, to recognise the valuable impact of gardening in our community in promoting a positive health and well being as well as a positive impact on the environment.
If you are interested in being part of the Wells in Bloom Volunteers for the judging please contact Councillor Denise Denis, email d.denis@wells.gov.uk or tel 07812206693.
Wells in Bloom 2023 Winners
Bishops Palace Gold- Jo Brown
Bishops Palace Silver Gilt- Shirley Garner
Bishops Palace Silver- Julie and Michael Bauer, Jeanette Blackman, Dr and Mrs D Stoupe,
Bronze- Kath Bristow, David Gait, Rob Parnell, Aisha Waldron,
Burcott Rd-Gold-Helena Grant & David Smith
Burcott Rd-Silver Gilt- Richard Crane
Burcott Rd-Silver-Heather Anderson
Barnes Close Gold-Christopher Bryan
Wells in Bloom Best Overall Allotments Winner- Sarah and David Smith
Wells in Bloom Commercial Gardens Awards 2023
Bronze- The Swan Hotel, The Rose and Crown
Silver- The Sun Inn
Silver Gilt- The Globe Inn
Gold- Wells Museum
Wells in Bloom Community Awards 2023
Bronze-Fletcher House
Silver- Wells Health Centre
Silver Gilt- Lawrence Centre, Anseres Place
Gold- Heads Up
Wells in Bloom Patio Awards 2023
Bronze- Julie and Michael Bauer
Silver- Colin Westley
Silver Gilt- Maria Symes, Jeanne Evans
Gold – April Bennett
Wells in Bloom Residential Front Awards 2023
Bronze-Margaret Robinson, Jennie Turner, Mary I’Anson, Tina and James Mercer, Sharon Brien
Silver- Steve and Josie Wood
Silver Gilt- Caroline &Andy Difford
Gold – Bill and Jean MacKay
Wells in Bloom Residential Back Awards 2023
Bronze- Angie Benoy, Sharon Brien, Jo Brown, Donna Bryan, Mary I’Anson, Ruth Lickford, Sheena Loveday, Tina and James Mercer, , Patricia Parfitt, Natasha Smith, Jennie Turner,
Silver- Richard Watts
Silver Gilt- Steve and Josie Wood, Mr and Mrs King
Gold- Jacky and Dick Hodgson
Wells in Bloom Wildlife Friendly Awards 2023
Bronze- Donna Bryan
Silver-Margaret Robinson, Mary I’Anson,
Silver Gilt- Angie Benoy, Patricia Parfitt
Gold – Sharon Brien
Wells In Bloom Best Overall Garden Winner 2023- Jacky and Dick Hodgson
Wells in Bloom 2022 Winners
Back Gardens
Overall Gold-J Fairburn, Silver Gilt-S & J Wood, Silver-J Turner,
Bronze-S Loveday, P Parfait, L Frey, Mrs and Mrs King,
Wildlife Friendly-P Parfait
Front Gardens
Gold- J & B MacKay, Silver Gilt-J Turner, Silver-S & J Wood, Bronze-T Perkins
Patio Gardens
Gold-C Costello, Silver Gilt-C Westley, Silver-J Ravenscroft, Bronze-A Bennett, B Buckley
Commercial Gardens
Gold-The Lawrence Centre, Silver Gilt- Fletcher Garden Club,
Silver-The City Arms, The Globe, Bronze-The Quarter Jack, Wells Health Centre, The Crown
Allotments
Barnes Road
Bishops Palace
Burcott Road
