Chesham in Bloom
Chesham in Bloom News
Tidy Up Chesham Day , 17 March -
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Photo Competition of Chesham Through the Seasons -
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Gilty Pleasures for Chesham in Bloom -
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Captains Close Rules Front Garden Competition -
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Chesham in Bloom Calendar on Sale Now -
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Chartridge School Dominates Poster Competitions -
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See our Calendar of In Bloom Events
About Chesham in Bloom
The Chesham in Bloom campaign began in 2005 to improve the way that Chesham looks and how people feel about their town. With support from the Town Council and local organisations, people from all sections of Chesham’s community are working together to tidy and brighten up the town.
Chesham achieved a fantastic Silver Gilt Award in the Thames and Chilterns regional round of Britain in Bloom for 2011, where we were judged against other large towns such as Newbury, Bicester and Abingdon. The judges visited key locations such as the High Street, Lowndes Park, the Cemetery and Cameron Road allotments to see what Chesham has to offer. The results were announced in September when Chesham hosted the regional awards ceremony.
In 2008 and 2009, we achieved highly creditable Silver awards. In 2008 we also won the award for Best Portfolio in the entire region for our colourful brochure illustrating the work of Chesham in Bloom throughout the year. In 2009 we received commendations for Waterside County Combined School's gardening club and the town's strong track record in environmental work. During the course of 2010 onwards, the group expanded in size and has started actively fundraising to tackle larger projects around the town.
Here are a few examples of what we have achieved:
- Bulb planting to provide spring colour
- Helping to establish school gardening clubs
- Working with the Environmental Group to hold “Bloomin’ Chesham” litterpicks
- Designing, building and planting a new, raised roundabout flowerbed
Would you like to get involved and make Chesham a more beautiful place? For more information, contact Kathryn Graves on 01494 583798 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4.30 pm) or email
policy@chesham.gov.uk.