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Britain in Bloom judges set to arrive
Coupar Angus Pride of Place complete final preparations before
judging
Two independent judges appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society are set to visit
Coupar Angus and assess their entry into this year’s prestigious Britain in Bloom
competition. The group is one of seven who qualified for this year’s competition
through their success in the 2012 Beautiful Scotland awards, run by the independent
charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.
The imminent judging is the culmination of many months of hard work, as the group
members aim to come out on top in the esteemed UK wide competition. The judges
are set to arrive on 2nd August and there is a keen sense of anticipation before their
visit, as Britain in Bloom is one of Europe’s premier horticultural award schemes.
The judges will be assessing their entry on three established criteria:
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horticultural achievement
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environmental responsibility
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community participation
All the entries into this year’s Britain in Bloom competition will be invited to hear the
winners announced at a national awards ceremony – this time being held on 12th
October in Cleethorpes.
Rona McKinnon, Chair of the Pride of Place Group, said:
”Being one of the seven Scottish representatives in the 2013 RHS Britain in Bloom
Competition is an amazing accolade and opportunity for our community. The Pride
of Place Group has come a long way since its formation in 2006, with the results of a
recent community survey confirming that we are ‘making a difference’ to our town.
“The Group readily acknowledges that this could not have been achieved without the
outstanding support the Group receives from the wider community, in various guises,
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each year.
The fantastic support we have enjoyed this year means that our
preparations are on schedule for the visit to Coupar Angus of the Britain in Bloom
judges on 2nd August.”
Carole Noble, Head of Environmental Services at Keep Scotland Beautiful said:
“Everyone at Keep Scotland Beautiful wishes all our Scottish entries the best of luck
in this year’s Britain in Bloom competition. These awards are the pinnacle of
achievement for communities across the UK looking to demonstrate the difference
that their effort, imagination and hard work can make to local environments.
“After their success in the Beautiful Scotland awards in 2012, we wish Coupar Angus
Pride of Place well as they await their assessment from the judges. We know they’ll
do well.”
For information on how to join in next year’s Beautiful Scotland competition, contact
Juliette Camburn at juliette.camburn@ksbscotland.org.uk or call her on 01786 477
171.
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Notes to editors
1. Keep Scotland Beautiful is Scotland’s leading force acting, campaigning and
training others to clean up local environments and to change the behaviour
which blights our urban and rural landscape; it is part of its work to help make
Scotland clean and green, today and tomorrow. Further details at
www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
2. Beautiful Scotland is a long-established community environmental
improvement campaign run in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society.
Previously known as Beautiful Scotland in Bloom, the programme supports
community groups across Scotland as they seek to improve and enhance
their local environment.
Further details at www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/beautifulscotland
3. Britain in Bloom entrants come from 18 regions / nations. The United
Kingdom is divided into 12 English regions plus Scotland, Wales, Northern
Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. 52 communities from the length
and breadth of Scotland took part in the 2012 Beautiful Scotland campaign –
seven winners were put forward for the RHS Britain in Bloom 2013
competition.
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4. Media enquiries to Peter Duncan on 07740 469949, or Andy Maciver on
07855 261244.