One of the attractions of Thirsk and Sowerby is the floral arrangements lovingly tended by a group of volunteers known as the Bloomers. They are now the Thirsk and Sowerby Bloomers, with the very active support of Thirsk Rotarians and we are not the only ones who think they do a great job. At the annual award ceremony for Yorkshire in Bloom our team picked up a coveted “5 Roses” award.
The judges were looking for horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation. To us that means making a brilliant display, encouraging volunteers, minimising waste, and not to mention that when a town looks attractive, it does just that – it attracts visitors. Kath Reynard, who started Thirsk in Bloom 26 years ago and attended the awards ceremony was thrilled when she was also given a personal award, as a community champion for the work she has put in during those 26 years. Well earned, Kath.
The Bloomers is a lovely group of people that meet every Tuesday. Usually they meet to work on an area of the town, weeding, clearing and deadheading as well as planting the troughs and tubs. Then it’s time to have a coffee afterwards.
Rotarian Tony Jordan added his appreciation to Thirsk Town Council and Sowerby Parish Council for their support for this hard working community group who look after 120 floral planters around Thirsk.
