Shropshire Festivals has announced the launch of a garden competition for local schools and community groups.
The award-winning events business has partnered with David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes, who will fund a garden project for one Shropshire school or community space worth up to £1,500.
To enter, download an entry form and submit a garden design for a small or large space. Ideally, the design will celebrate sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly features such as recycled materials. Elaborate water features or ponds will not be accepted. Entries are accepted from Shropshire-based schools or community organisations only. Commercial, private, or business spaces cannot apply.
The closing date for entries is Friday, 19 June at 12noon. The top three designs will be displayed at the Shrewsbury Food Festival in the Quarry on 27 and 28 June, where visitors will vote to decide on the winning design.
Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said: “We are so thankful to David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes for making our garden competition possible. This project will fund the fifth community garden that Shropshire Festivals has made happen, with the most generous budget to date. It’s an amazing opportunity to transform a space in the local community, which will hopefully make a difference for many years to come. Improving where we live is an important part of Shropshire Festivals’ mission, so we’re very pleased to continue that work.”
Helen Lewis, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Mercia, said: “We’re delighted to be working with the team at Shropshire Festivals to fund a new community garden in Shropshire that will leave a lasting impact on a local community.”
Adrian Evans, Managing Director at Barratt Homes West Midlands, added: “It’s fantastic to be working with Shropshire Festivals on a way to make an impact beyond their event sites. We can’t wait to see all the entries.”
Entry forms are available to download from www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk/garden-competition.
CAPTION: Heather Robinson and Becca Dean, from Shropshire Festivals, promoting the competition.
