Hereford city floral decorations competition winners 2008

The winners of this year’s Hereford City Floral Decorations Competition have been announced this week.

The competition, which has been judged by Herefordshire Council’s parks, countryside and leisure development service is organised each year, in partnership with Hereford City Council, to encourage Hereford’s traders and businesses to brighten up their premises with floral displays, which in turn enhance the appearance of the whole city.

The Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Kevin Wargen, will present the winners with their awards during a special ceremony to be held at the Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Hereford on Thursday, September 25 at 7.30pm.

The ceremony has been organised in order to thank the city’s traders for their contribution and commitment to making Hereford a more vibrant place for residents and visitors alike.

The winners of the Hereford City Floral Decorations Competition 2008 are as follows:
Group 1 – Banks & Offices Beaumont’s Solicitors, Offa Street
Group 2 – Hotels & Public Houses (Large Fronted Premises): Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road
Group 3 – Hotels and Public Houses (Small Fronted Premises): The Bay Horse, Kings Acre Road
Group 4 – Small Fronted Shops: John McKellar, Church Street
Group 5 – Large fronted Shops: Rockfield DIY, Station Approach
Group 6 – Other Premises: Bewell Square, Bewell Street

Geoff Dimbylow, special projects officer who judged this competition on behalf of the parks, countryside and leisure development service, said: “This year the high standard of the floral displays in Hereford City was evidence of the shared commitment of local people to enhance the city’s environment.  We very much hope that this enthusiasm continues in coming years.”