Best of blooming luck

Richard Wyatt

Judging underway

It’s been a big day for Bath – and its floral reputation – as judging got underway for the South-West in Bloom competition in which the city is hoping to be crowned ‘Champion of Champions.’

Shrubs and grasses in Manvers Street

For all the volunteers involved in the Bath In Bloom organisation – and for B&NES Park’s Department, Bath BID and the Southgate Shopping Centre, today’s visit by Terry Porter from the Royal Horticultural Society is the culmination of all their effort to present the city at its floral best.

Southgate butterfly

I caught up with Mr Porter in Manvers Street.

Published by Richard Wyatt

Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath. Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.