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Kingsbridge in South Devon is a lovely traditional market town that sits on the edge of a sea estuary surrounded by lush, green rolling countryside. That natural beauty inspired a small group of volunteers to enhance their town bringing floral colour to its very heart.
In 2007 those volunteers named themselves Kingsbridge in Bloom (KIB) and ever since then the team has grown from strength to strength. The team's dedication working all year round has won the admiration of the town's community and visitors alike. Making Kingsbridge a beautiful place to live and visit. Such praise just confirms how successful Kingsbridge in Bloom is and an inspiration to carry on and progress even further. This site will enlighten you to the activities and support Kingsbridge in Bloom embraces. Remember none of this would happen without those vital volunteers and hope the information within may encourage you to join our friendly group. Our activity brings inspiration, friendship, laughter and above all the admiration of the community that benefits from all that effort.
With our planning for the 2018 campaign now completed, it has been a frustrating March for us with all the bad weather that has severely affected our ability to move forward as we would have wished.That said, when we have managed to get gardening again, the turn-out at our working parties has been fantastic and we have been able to maintain our Spring displays which have looked great throughout the Easter period . Equally frustrating has been the delay in ground preparation for our meadow seed planting because the ground has been too wet to prepare with the rotavator, however with a great deal of effort ,this should be completed in the next day or two. A significant increase in business support for displays throughout the town has been achieved this year thanks to the hard work of team members, which bodes well for the town and the future of KIB. Our sponsors have been equally supportive together with other volunteer groups and individuals in terms of financial contributions. As a Britain in Bloom finalist this year, we have received a RHS banner to display which will be placed in a prominent position on entry to the town. As with most displays in public open spaces we have to apply for this and Devon County Council have now given their consent for this. April is always a busy month for us in terms of preparing everything for the Summer so over the next few weeks the team will be beavering away to get the baskets and troughs planted and stored under cover ready for delivery at the end of next month/early June. I have not as yet received any indication of which days that we will be judged in July and August for the Regionals and Nationals respectively but will make sure that these are made known to everyone as soon as they are received. Thanks again to everyone involved with KIB for their ongoing enthusiastic support. Graham Price
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PLANT SALE @ the Museum
Sat 5th May 10am to 1pm Plant donations welcomed! ** SEE HERE! ** ----------------------------------------- 2018 LOCAL GARDEN COMPETITION
Why not enter yours! ** SEE HERE! ** ----------------------------------------- Kingsbridge after
Storm Emma and the Beast from the East. SEE PICS ** SEE HERE! ** ----------------------------------------- IYN 2018 NEWSLETTER
NOW AVAILABLE RHS entry information enclosed ** SEE UNDER UPDATES ** -------------------------------------------- TO ALL KIB VOLUNTEERS WE NOW HAVE DATE INFORMATION FOR THIS YEARS RHS JUDGING & PRESENTATIONS UNDER EVENTS PLEASE PUT THEM IN YOUR DIARIES **SEE HERE ** ------------------------------------------------ |
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​Welcome to:
KINGSBRIDGE IN BLOOM
A website dedicated to this fantastic group of volunteers​ who look after Kingsbridge Town all year round with floral displays for the enjoyment of all. They are motivated and take pride in the daily feedback of residents and visitors who just love what they do for this town.
