Felder Rushing the renown American Horticultural Journalist and author who visits gardens all over the world spent time with us on Saturday taking photos and enjoying the Mayflower Garden. His ancestor sailed to America about 20 years after the Mayflower took the Pilgrim Father's there. What an honour that he should visit our garden. 🌹
The unsung heros' of Chorley Council
Taking the Mayflower to the Flower Show
All the plants and flowers were donated for the show from Everglades Nurseries.
The Mayor of Chorley Steve Holgate with his family.
Our thanks go to Peter Benson from Growing Solutions Ltd for the generous donation of many bags of compost to help with our show garden. Shown here is Peter with his grandson.

About Chorley in Bloom

Chorley in Bloom was formed in 2014 by a small number of interested local residents who wanted to help make Chorley a better place in which to live. Recognising that local authority budgets are constantly under pressure, Chorley in Bloom seeks to complement Chorley Council's efforts by generating revenue through local fundraising activities, sponsorship, donations and grants. These funds are then used to undertake community projects.

Chorley in Bloom's main objectives:

To help promote Chorley as the Best Blooming Town in Lancashire.
To work with the community and the local authority to beautify and brighten up Chorley.
To interface with local businesses, schools, churches and private individuals to obtain their support whether in cash or in kind.
To participate in regional and national competitions.

North West and National accolades won by Chorley in Bloom in 2014 - 2022:

North West in Bloom 2022 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
North West in Bloom 2021 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
North West in Bloom 2019 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
North West in Bloom 2018 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
North West in Bloom 2017 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
North West in Bloom 2016 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
North West in Bloom 2015 - Small City Category - RHS Gold Medal Award Winner
Britain in Bloom 2014 - Small City Category - RHS Silver Medal Award Winner
Britain in Bloom 2014 - RHS 50th Anniversary Pollinators Award Winner

In addition other voluntary community groups/organisations have been VERY successful in winning awards. Chorley in Bloom encourages this and offers help and advice to all community groups and will help to promote their projects.