Corsham in Bloom
Corsham in Bloom has been a part of the fabric of the town for well over 30 years, with competitions established to judge everything from Best Allotment to Best Sports Club. Initially set up by volunteers, the Town Council became more involved in the early 2010s. There has been wider success too, during the last decade, when the town competed in Britain in Bloom’s regional South West in Bloom competition, winning Gold a number of times.
Our in-town competitions are very popular, with our expert, independent judges visiting in July to visit all the sites involved. Equally popular is the Corsham in Bloom Presentation Night, which normally takes place in October, when certificates and trophies are handed out to the winners.
Best Garden
Gold
27 Swan Road; 43 Northleaze; 22 Southerwicks; 39 Freestone Way
Silver
Churchside, Gastard
Bronze
12 Brakspear Drive; 37 Masons Way; Dairy Mews
Best Planter or Window Box
Gold
27 Swan Road, 17 Sandpits Lane, 22 Southerwicks
Silver
Bronze
Best Hanging Basket
Gold
Bronze
Best Wildlife Garden
Gold
Corsham in Bloom 2023
Corsham did itself proud once again with this year’s in Bloom – despite the weather making things much more difficult than usual – and, as always, the judges had a very tough job choosing the overall winners, but they were:
Best Place of Worship: St Philip and St James’ Church, Neston
Best Sports Club: Corsham Bowls Club
Best Commercial Premises: Corsham Post Office
Best Public Building or Structure: Mayo Memorial
Best Public House, Social Club or Eating Place: The Methuen Arms
Best Flats or Communal Residence: Holton House
Best Allotment: Plot 4, Grove Field
Best Allotment Site: Grove Field
Best Wildlife Garden: 39 Freestone Way
Best Hanging Basket: 22 Southerwicks
Best Planter: 22 Southerwicks
Best Garden: 80 Stone Close
Congratulations to everyone who took part and came along to the presentation evening.
Entry forms for each year’s Corsham in Bloom are normally available from mid-May onwards, with judging taking place in July. The forms are only required for the competitions linked to gardens (Best Garden, Best Hanging Basket, Best Planter, Best Wildlife Garden), granting permission for the judges to enter.
Download the 2024 entry form (closing date 21 June 2024) or pick up a copy from the Town Hall.