Blyth in Bloom
Blyth in Bloom 2024
Blyth in Bloom is a popular event that takes place annually, providing an opportunity for both novice and experienced gardeners to showcase their skills and creativity. Whether you have a passion for plants or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, Blyth in Bloom is the perfect platform to display your gardening skills.
If you're interested in participating, the closing date for entries is Friday, 5 July 2024. You'll find the application form by following the link Application Form. Additionally, if you know someone who deserves recognition for their gardening efforts, you can also use the same form to nominate them.
Judging will take place w/c 22 July 2024
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to share your love of gardening with the community and potentially win a prize for your efforts!
Blyth in Bloom 2023
This year was our sixth competition and we were pleased to have 19 entrants all of a very high standard. 
In 2019 it was agreed that we would adopt the RHS Northumbria in Bloom system and award Gold, Silver Gilt, Silver and Bronze in each category. As with Northumbria in Bloom, the same award can be given to more than one entrant in the category as the judging is based on points scored in the various criteria. All entrants received a certificate, a voucher for Perennial Favourites and bag of bulbs. Thank you to Adam and Fiona Greenwold at Perennial Favourites who have supported the competition from the first year and to Diane Dinning, Community Champion at Asda for donating the bulbs. Those entrants receiving a Gold award also received a trophy.
The presentation evening was held on Wednesday 27 September in Blyth Spartans Clubhouse. Thanks to Gillian and Colin at the Club for all their help and to Shirley at the Quiet Coffee Shop who provided the buffet.
The results were:
| PRIVATE GARDEN | |||
| Gold | Maureen Parkin | Coronation Street | View Images |
| Gold | Gillian Weedy | Kingfisher Way | View Images |
| Gold | Laura Foster | Princess Louise Road | View Images |
| Gold | John Whittle | Pioneer Way | View Images |
| Silver Gilt | Roger Douglas | Kielder Close | View Images |
| Silver | Graham Thompson | Delaval Gardens | View Images |
| Silver | Bev Sellars | Swaledale Avenue | View Images |
| PRIVATE YARD | |||
| Gold | Jim and Lynne Edwards | Cowpen Road | View Images |
| Silver Gilt | Irene Muldoon | Stanley Street | View Images |
| Silver | Jan Rumis | Stanley Street | View Images |
| Bronze | Norah Pugh | Bowes Street | View Images |
| COMMERCIAL PREMISES | |||
| Silver | Nikki Gibson | The Wallaw | View Images |
| COMMUNITY GARDEN OR PROJECT | |||
| Gold | Friends of Crofton Field | Dune Walk Car Park | View Images |
| Silver | Geoff Gainford | Chasedale Care Home | View Images |
| Silver | Trevor Reed | The Family Hub | View Images |
| Silver | Journey Enterprises | Buffalo Community Centre | View Images |
| ENVIRONMENTAL OR CONSERVATION PROJECT | |||
| Gold | Isabella Heap Volunteers | The Isabella Heap | View Images |
| ALLOTMENT | |||
| Gold | Barbara Burns | Newsham Side Club Site | View Images |
| Gold | Michael and Julie Boyd | Bolam Avenue Site | View Images |
If you would like see results from previous competitions, please click click here to view the archive page.