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ELSWICK IN BLOOM

As part of the North West in Bloom competition, Elswick runs its own Elswick in Bloom scheme.

In 2006 and 2007 we received recognition for the village's efforts by being judged third in the large village class, only pipped by Wrea Green and Woolton in Liverpool.

In 2008 we moved into the village category of the competition and as a result went one better by being judged joint runner up (second) with St Michaels, behind the winner Chipping. 2009 saw us achieve a similar result, whilst in 2010 we won the coveted top Gold Award and additionally the Clean Sweep Award, for the cleanest place in the North West of England.

2011 proved to be our best year, with an invitation to the National Finals and thanks to many villagers help we won a National Silver Gilt Award from the RHS. In addition we maintained our winning streak with a Gold Award from the North West in Bloom Awards. A big credit to the village and its residents.

The competition encompasses not just Lancashire but the whole of the North West, including Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. For Elswick to be consistently judged in the top three out of many hundreds of villages in this area is a major achievement.

The aim of this scheme is to improve the quality of the environment and thus make Elswick an even better place to live and work. The pictures speak for themselves.

Wayside seat in a quiet corner

 
Flower Bed on the High Street

Spring: Ash Road / High Street

Each year the parish Councillors hold two competitions for the 'Best Front Garden' and 'Best Hanging Basket' in the village. There are no formal entries for this competition and every garden is judged in the village.

NEW PLANS......

Community Wildflower Meadow and Orchard

We are delighted that we have received a grant of £15000 from the Lancashire Environment Trust for this project

Work commenced in July on the new Community Orchard / Wildflower / Wildlife Meadow and is progressing well..

Please click the image or follow this link to see a PDF plan for an insight into the project.

STOP PRESS....LATEST NEWS

October 2011    Elswick scoops top awards in Britain in Bloom

Elswick had its best year in winning both a RHS Silver Gilt Award at the National Finals and also a Gold Award in the North West In Bloom. Many thanks to all the villagers who helped to win these awards and make Elswick such a wonderful place to live.