DEVIZES IN BLOOM SUMMER COMPETITION 2010

The challenge is on to find the best gardeners in Devizes – and we know you’re out there!

This year’s competition was open to everyone and offered 16 separate categories for businesses, schools, community groups, private individuals and children.

Entry forms have now been returned to the Town Hall and judging commenced on 28 June.

Winners of all competitions, including photographic and painting, will receive their certificates at a special awards event on Friday 10 September at Devizes Town Hall.

Devizes in Bloom – How did YOU do? 

Did you take part in this year’s competition?  Did you do well?  Could you have done better?  Are you thinking about entering next year?  Would you like to know what the judges are looking for?

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get all the background information about the judging from the judges themselves!

For an informal chat with our Town in Bloom judges and to find out how you could be successful in 2011 even if you’ve never entered before, come along to the Devizes Town Hall on Friday 17 September at 7pm. Over a glass of wine in the Council Chamber, you will be able to put your questions to the judges personally and hopefully come away well prepared for success in 2011.

Remember - You have to be in it to win it!

Community Grants

Community Groups looking for additional funding and demonstrating that its aims benefit the citizens of Devizes parish are invited to apply for a share of this year's community grant.

The closing date will be 30 September and applications must be made on the Council's own grant form and you can download a copy at the link below.

For an application form and further information, contact Richard Hopkins on 01380 722160.

Review of Leisure Centres - Have Your Say.

Wiltshire Council have recently carried out a review of its indoor leisure facilities across the county.

Currently, there is a mixture of facilities across the county. These include privately owned, council-operated, community run and some that are jointly used by local schools.

The review looks at leisure provision for the next 25 years and focuses on a programme of replacement, refurbishment and devolvement of leisure facilities. If you have a veiw on how leisure centres should be run, follow the attached link to discover more Wiltshire Council’s plans and complete an online questionnaire .

Link to Leisure Centre Review