​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. 
KIB are out woking again!
H.M.Government have issued recent guidelines which allow our KIB team to start work again and keep our town attractive. The safety of the team is our prime consideration. The RHS insurance and local authority have been contacted and the document complies with their advice.
Gill Matthews and Ruth Benton took great spring pictures during lock down around town!   See below......
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K.I.B. work in co-ordination with the"RHS Britain in Bloom" scheme. It has brought Kingsbridge success and national fame winning Britain in Bloom Gold medals and many other national accolades.  Click here to take a look at the RHS Britain in Bloom website, particularly the home page video, to inspire you to join us!
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​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.
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A key sponsor who appreciates all the effort KIB puts in, is
The Creeks End Inn on the square who always supports the team with refreshments after a hard day tending the towns flora.  A big thank you goes to the manager Terry Harvey who always has a welcoming smile!

Chairman's
Message
July 2020
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I would like to thank you all for your great support as we come out of lockdown. The town is looking really good again thanks to your efforts over the past week or two and I think we have successfully managed to work safely throughout.
Judging by the comments received, the public have really appreciated seeing us out and about again.
The committee have also continued to hold virtual meetings on-line over the lockdown period which has been useful.
Here is an update on where we are:
  • We will continue to work safely and with 2m distancing as defined in our working safely document, keep everywhere looking tidy and where necessary replenish areas as required. Look out for working party information emails.
  • Two bowsers are now back in position and a watering rota has been drawn up. Thanks to the team members who have now trained in their use.
  • New square planters in re-cycled plastic, the same size as existing have been ordered to replace the rotten ones on the Embankment. These are due to be delivered in late September.
  • Pilgrim houses and our Mayflower replica ship are now  in safe storage for next year’s spectacular display on the town square.
  • Yesterday we dumped a new load of Greencrop soil conditioner in the composting area for our use.(I intend to get SHDC to tidy this area)
  • New bug boxes are now in place in the Rec Ground. Many thanks for the installation.
  • I now have extra seeds for wild flower sowing next year that have been donated. These are additional to the vac packed seeds that were purchased before lockdown but should be suitable for sowing next year.
  • KTC are intending to upgrade the town with new street furniture and the will be displaying the plans in the Market Hall in the near future. On display will be the new seating and plans for the new monolith signage and new planters in Fore Street.
Finally, the authorities have made us aware that Kingsbridge is likely to have a major increase in visitor numbers this year after 4th July so please stay safe and enjoy working with KIB.

​​​​​​Graham Price
KIB volunteers can now return to looking after Kingsbridge Town Maintenance & New Planting 
​SEE WORKING PRACTICE
KIB is bestowed the
Queens Award
for Voluntary Service
See Chairman's June report
Listen to his BBC Radio Devon Interview here
2020 FORMAL GARDEN COMPETITION
Sadly ** CANCELLED **
So!......Why not enter our
VIRTUAL GARDEN DISPLAY
Submit pictures / short video for this website of your prized garden?
** SEE HERE **
LOCKDOWN LIMERICKS
** SEE HERE **
KINGSBRIDGE TOWN 2019
NEGLECT TO GROWING PRIDE!
SEE VIDEO HERE
KINGSBRIDGE IN THE PAST
BY OLD POSTCARDS
TAKE A LOOK!
​SEE HERE
THE BEAUTY OF KINGSBRIDGE & THE ESTUARY
BY AIR! 
TAKE A LOOK!
​SEE HERE
Video Memories of
BRITAIN IN BLOOM NATIONAL JUDGING DAY
1st August
TAKE A LOOK!
​SEE HERE
Memories of
SOUTH WEST IN BLOOM 
JUDGING DAY - 5th July 
TAKE A LOOK!
​SEE HERE