About Us
Bath in Bloom is one of the oldest “In Bloom” groups in Britain, established in 1964 and is still going strong. Our role is to enhance the beauty of our City by encouraging good horticultural and environmental practices in our gardens, parks and city centre. We also encourage and support our numerous highly-dedicated community volunteers who manage a vast range of projects throughout the area.
Our role includes:
- Entering the City of Bath into the RHS Britain in Bloom and South West in Bloom Competitions
- Running a local gardening competition for gardeners across Bath and North East Somerset – free to enter for private, community and business gardens with a special category for schools
- Supporting our young gardeners and horticulture through our local schools
- Supporting community groups and awarding a few grants each year
- Creating and maintaining flower displays around the City
- Our Committee members are active members of the community and support local community gardening initiatives CONTACT US AT bathinbloom@gmail.com
- Stephen Brook Chairman
- Mark Snelus Treasurer
- Barry Cruse MBE Hon President & Secretary
- Marian McNeir MBE Competition Co-Ordinator
- Steven Rea Schools Co-Ordinator
- Christine Brook Administrator
To see what we get up to during the year and all the community teams that we support and champion, please read through our portfolios. Every year, as part of the RHS competition judging, we provide a portfolio for the judges to support our entry.
Also check out our achievements in the RHS In Bloom competitions, both regionally and nationally.
