Harrogate BID collects fifth Gold at Yorkshire in Bloom awards

Harrogate BID has won its fifth gold accolade in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

The organisation collected Gold in the Town/City Centre Only category, at a presentation held recently in Tadcaster.

Bethany Allen, Operations Manager at Harrogate BID, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have won Gold and been named the category winner at this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

“This is the fifth consecutive year that Harrogate BID has achieved Gold, which is a fantastic reflection of the work that goes into our floral programme and the support we receive from partners across the town.“

The award recognised the Harrogate Floral Summer of Celebration, which was created to mark the 60th anniversary of Harrogate International Festivals.

The floral trail took place across Harrogate town centre from 3–17 July, with eight eye-catching installations encouraging residents and visitors to explore different parts of the town.

The installations celebrated Harrogate International Festivals’ six decades of bringing arts and culture to the town, while providing free and accessible photo opportunities for residents and visitors.

Bethany added: “This year’s Floral Summer of Celebration was particularly special as we were able to celebrate 60 years of Harrogate International Festivals through eight floral installations across the town centre.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Harrogate International Festivals, Helen James Flowers and Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce for their collaboration and support in bringing the trail to life.

“It’s wonderful to see that collective effort recognised with a Gold award and category win.”

Meanwhile other Yorkshire in Bloom winners were announced for the Harrogate Advertiser area.

Winners:

Village - Scholes in Bloom Gold.

Urban Communities Starbeck in Bloom, Gold.

City - Harrogate in Bloom Gold.

BID Town/City Centre Only - Ripon in Bloom, Gold; Harrogate BID Gold.

Parks, Gardens, Cemeteries & Public Buildings - Conyngham Hall, Platinum; Knaresborough Castle Platinum; Spa Gardens, Ripon Gold; Valley Gardens Platinum; Ginny Greenholes Level 5 Outstanding; Harrogate Neighbours Level 5 Outstanding; Hookstone and Stonefall Action Group Level 5 Outstanding; Millennium Garden Spofforth Level 5 Outstanding; Shadwell in Bloom Level 5 - Outstanding; Starbeck Library Garden Level 4 Thriving.

Railway Stations and transport hubs - Starbeck Station, Gold.

Charitable Establishments - Horticap, Harrogate, Gold.

Prison Gardens - HMYOI Wetherby Silver Gilt.

Young People’s Award - Rossett Acre Primary School, Silver Gilt.

Medium Business - Goldsborough Hall Gold; Nidd Hall Hotel, Gold; Rudding Park Hotel Gold.

Large Business - Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park Gold and Joint Category Winner.