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Wight in Bloom

Wight in Bloom is an annual contest that seeks to highlight the high-quality of flowers grown on the Isle of Wight. Past categories have included

Best Front Garden
Best Public House/Hotel/Guest House/Restaurant/Business
Best Senior Citizen Complex/Nursing Home/Care Home
Best Young People Initiative
Best Community Floral Project

10, March 2014·1 min read

Red Funnel steps in to sponsor Wight in Bloom Competition

Further to the appeal to find a new sponsor of only a week ago, good news for Wight in Bloom.

3, March 2014·1 min read

Wight in Bloom: Do you know a potential sponsor?

Previous supporters have wilted. Do you know of a company that might be able to contribute to the £3,000 sponsorship money needed?

1, March 2012·6 min read

Budget Speech By Independent Group of Councillors

We reproduce the budget speech given by the Independent Group of councillors at last night's meeting. It lost with 23 votes against it and only 13 for.

8, December 2011·1 min read

Wight in Bloom: Council Plans To Pull Out – To Save £4,000

The Council plans to save £4,000 by stopping its staff organising the Wight In Bloom festival. It is currently unknown if the festival will continue

19, October 2010·2 min read

Brighstone Primary School ‘Open Morning’

News of Brighstone School's Open Day

12, August 2010·1 min read

Top Island Gardeners To Receive Recognition

Well done to the green fingered members of our community.

18, May 2010·1 min read

Get Involved With Growing Your Neighbourhood

A seminar organised by Chairman of The Royal Parks Guild hopes to engage residents in growing their neighbourhoods

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