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Aug 05

National Judging

Well it was judgement day today with the National judging for the Britain in Bloom competition and once again, the Moseley in Bloom team scrubbed up well!
It’s out first time that we have been entered for the National Finals and it’s certainly been an experience!
The judges were collected from their hotel first thing by Jenny …

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Jul 19

Diary of a Bloomer July 08 – Birmingham Post Article

A wet Wednesday in July, more Moseley in Gloom than Moseley in Bloom as we waited, umbrellas at the ready, for the arrival of the judges from the Heart of England in Bloom.We had experienced a week of frenzied activity to maximise Moseley’s chances: Chair, Natalie Higgins had organised rotas of volunteers to litter pick, …

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Jul 09

Regional Judging Feedback

Today’s rather wet regional judging went extremely well. The pavements were pristine and the flowers abundant. The judges seemed very impressed at the progress we have made over the last few years.
Particularly noted were the business recycling, the schools involvement and publicity and open gardens.
Our main dilemna, we were told, will be how we fit …

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Jun 16

Open Garden Feedback

Thanks to you for all the organisation. It was great fun -a wonderful atmosphere and all the people I know were very positive. My sister wants to come again as she really enjoyed the weekend. Carol

Jun 07

Diary of a Bloomer June 08 – Birmingham Post Article

Good news and bad news this week.

May 25

Birmingham 13 – May 2008 Current Projects

I thought it was probably time to update Birmingham 13 readers on some of the projects which Moseley in Bloom is currently involved in. So here’s a flavour of what we’re up to:-

May 17

Diary of a Bloomer May 08 – Birmingham Post Article

Moseley is seething with activity today. Groups of volunteers are beavering away turning our action plans into reality.

Mar 29

Diary of a Bloomer March 08 – Birmingham Post Article

We’ve counted the lampposts, changed the brackets, chosen the flowers and confirmed our order for the hanging baskets and window boxes to wow the judges.

Mar 14

Moseley in Bloom Awards 2007

Moseley in Bloom Awards 2007
The Moseley in Bloom Awards are designed to encourage the whole community to take part in improving the local environment, to make the Village look as attractive as possible and to raise awareness of our campaign.
Contenders for the awards are judged firstly on their horticultural display and secondly on the cleanliness …

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Mar 14

The Fight For Our Front Gardens…… continued!

The Fight For Our Front Gardens…… continued!
Back in May 2006 I wrote an article for Birmingham 13 entitled ‘To Pave or not to Pave?’ I had read an inspirational and somewhat shocking article in the RHS magazine, The Garden, spelling out the consequences of block paving or tarmaccing our frontages. The RHS followed up the …

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