Although there were showers and strong winds, the Village in Bloom Team managed to pull off a successful few hours to launch the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom campaign for 2015. The theme this year is Greener Streets – Better Lives. There was seed-sowing, lots of plants sales and gardening advice and even a little delightful music from the local Kimichi Music School’s Dynamica Strings before rain stopped play.

The team also launched a Children’s Art Competition. If anyone under 16 would like to enter click here to print off the application form.

Children sowing nasturtium seeds

Thanks to all those in the community who came along to play a part or to support the Village in Bloom. Over £150 was collected to go towards making Acocks Green Greener.