3 July 2015

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WITH the route for the judges in the South and South East in Bloom competition now published, the East Grinstead in Bloom committee has made a final plea to the whole town to back their bid for Gold this year.

Last summer East Grinstead won a Silver Gilt award – but this time around the committee is determined to go one better.

But to succeed they need the help of everyone in the town.

Judging is less than two weeks away, on Tuesday 14 July from 10am until 5pm, and between now and then Bloom is asking everyone in the town to make sure they take their litter home, pick up any litter they see and help keep East Grinstead looking tidy.

“The judges will be inspecting various sites along the route we have worked out, and taking a look at some of our pretty front gardens too,” said Bloom’s Sam Baldery.

“Everyone on the judges’ route can help – residents and businesses can do simple things such as giving their front lawn a quick mow, pulling out weeds or just brushing up debris along the path.

“Every little bit helps and may win extra points for the town.”

* If you think you can help EG in Bloom in the run-up to judging they will be holding a working party at East Grinstead Train Station this Sunday, 5 July from 10am where you can help plant, weed and lay mulch on the beds.

There will also be a final working party on Sunday 12 July from 10am – the location is to be confirmed.

For further information on EG in Bloom please contact Julie Mockford, Chairman on 01342 325552 or Samantha Baldery, Secretary on 01342 322322.