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.
![]() 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!
![]() It’s been a hectic few weeks, building new beds and displays as well as maintaining our existing displays and procuring more sustainable plants.
The removal of some ugly old concrete planters from three Embankment beds proved to be a significant challenge and resulted in damaging some adjacent plants which will have to be replaced. We have in storage three new single stem Silver Birch trees to replace the old planters which will add to the 127 trees already planned for Kingsbridge as part of our celebration of the Platinum Jubilee and the Queens Green Canopy initiative. In the coming weeks we will be preparing for delivery of our planted baskets and all of our display plants from the nearby plant nursery so we will be looking for as much help as possible from our dedicated team. Graham Price |
ALL KIB Volunteers! The Queens Award for Voluntary Service and the RHS Gold Award for Champion of Champions 2021 can be viewed in the window of the Kingsbridge Information Centre ** SEE HERE ** ALL KIB Volunteers! Kingsbridge in Bloom had the privilege of being presented with The Queens Award To Voluntary Service by The Lord Lieutenant of Devon in the Museum Garden. ** SEE HERE ** KIB is bestowed the Queens Award for Voluntary Service See Chairman's June report Listen to his BBC Radio Devon Interview here ALL KIB Volunteers! You can view our 2021 RHS Southwest in Bloom Portfolio On-Line Community Awards Pictures from Judging day ** SEE HERE ** |