The newly formed Bridlington In Bloom Group (BIB) has successfully completed its first major project, working in partnership with The Yorkshire Coast BID, for much-needed sponsorship.
Businesses across the town were invited to buy one high quality floral item – a hanging basket; window box or planter and in return they would receive another of the same value, free of charge.
In addition the scheme also included 9 weeks of free watering.
During July, 104 items were delivered, hung and placed in both the main town centre streets and in Old Town, on business frontages that took part. The BIB team want to thank all those businesses who were so keen to be included.
The scheme is to launch the town’s campaign to once again enter the prestigious RHS Yorkshire In Bloom (YIB) contest in 2024, after many year’s absence.
The judging of this competition is undertaken in the spring and summer and this scheme is to encourage all businesses to think about their frontages and how they present themselves to residents and visitors alike.
A town full of floral features tells visitors that people care and they have civic pride – a big part of what The Royal Horticultural Society is all about, and it encourages niche floral tourism too.
The In-Bloom group are closely aligned to the town’s other community volunteer group Brightening Up Bridlington (BUB), who carry out regular monthly litter picks, repainting and refurbishment of street furniture etc., all of which is vitally important to score highly in the YIB contest.
BIB also works in close partnership with Bridlington Town Council and ERYC Ground Services officers and teams.
The next major project is the launch of a Community Garden & Orchard in Bridlington’s Old Town – watch for details and partnership working with the team at Transition Town Bridlington and newly appointed Town Councillor Carlo Verda.
Anyone wishing to be involved or help as a Friend of BIB is encouraged to email them at bridlingtoninbloom@btinternet.com
