Volunteers in Radcliffe have been working hard to get nine gardens and community spaces ready to be entered into a national gardening competition.
Judges from North West in Bloom, a regional organisation that administers the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom competition in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside, visited Radcliffe on Tuesday.
The public spaces are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers.
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Gill Smith, trustee at not-for-profit Growing Together, said: “They are all different, but we try to get round to each one once a month.
“We’ve been busy cutting lawns, tidying up, weeding and planting to make sure looking they all look their best.
“There are some amazing projects in the area and volunteers like being out in the fresh air and out with people.
“It’s empowering to help out, make new friends, and can be great for mental health.
“We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers too if anyone would like join in.”
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The North West is one of 18 regions and nations that makes up Britain in Bloom and it is the first time that the nine spaces listed below have been entered into the competition.
St Johns Safe Haven Garden
Church Street West Garden
Holly Noble, chair of Friends of Outwood Country Park, added: “It’s been a good opportunity for everyone to band together and showcase the best of Radcliffe.
“It’s given us a focal point to work towards too this year.”
The winners will be announced in a ceremony hosted at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton later in the year.