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BRACKNELL IN BLOOM IS BACK

08/04/09

BRACKNELL IN BLOOM IS BACK

A selection of creative floral displays are set to spruce up Bracknell town centre, as preparations get underway for this year’s Bracknell in Bloom 2009 campaign.

Bracknell in Bloom 2009 aims to brighten up the town centre and its surrounding villages through the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers.

The campaign is organised by Bracknell Forest Council and Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, who hope that everyone will get involved and build on the huge amount of entries that were received last year.

Local residents and businesses can get involved by entering the Your Gardens competition. With a range of different categories to suit every type of garden and gardener, anyone can take part and showcase their contribution to the local environment.

Helen Barnett, marketing manager for Bracknell Regeneration Partnership comments; “At Bracknell Regeneration Partnership we are delighted to be part of the Bracknell in Bloom 2009 campaign once again. We are well and truly going for gold this year and I am really looking forward to seeing the bright floral displays across the town centre and borough.”

Bracknell in Bloom 2009 also acts as a focus for the Thames and Chilterns regional entry into the Britain in Bloom competition. A team of representatives from the Royal Horticultural Society will visit Bracknell in July to judge the town’s entry.

Vincent Paliczka, Bracknell Forest Council director of environment, culture and communities adds: “We are really excited about this year’s campaign and we hope to repeat Bracknell’s continued success in Britain in Bloom. Every effort has been made to ensure our entry is bigger and better than ever.”

Your Gardens entry details
To enter the Your Gardens competition, or nominate a garden, visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/environment/env-britain-in-bloom/env-your-gardens.htm and complete an online application form.

Alternatively you can request an application form by phoning 01344 352000 or emailing yourgardens@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Complete and return the form to Your Gardens competition, Environment, Culture and Communities, Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JD.

Entries must be received by June 12.

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About Bracknell Regeneration Partnership
Bracknell Regeneration Partnership (BRP) and Bracknell Forest Council are working together to deliver a comprehensive £750 million mixed-use regeneration scheme, which will rejuvenate Bracknell town centre.

The regeneration will provide 56,000 square metres of new retail space, 15,000 square metres of new bars, cafes, restaurants, leisure and entertainment facilities, as well as 1,000 new homes, 3,500 new car parking spaces and 62,000 square metres of new and replacement business space.

BRP and Bracknell Forest Council are continuing to promote the town as a vibrant and attractive centre for shoppers.

Bracknell is just one hour from London and is already home to the headquarters of bluechip organisations such as BMW, Fujitsu, 3M, Panasonic and Waitrose.

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