Tameside In Bloom

Judging Route

Work is carried out all year round, throughout the borough of Tameside, to improve its appearance, from street cleaning to hanging baskets. However, the judges for Britain in Bloom decide the winners based on what they see on the judging route. Entrants are given four hours to take two judges on a tour of their area.

Obviously to be in with a chance of winning the competition the route needs to contain the best aspects of the areas, whilst also avoiding the worst aspects. Points will be lost for items such as derelict buildings, graffiti, litter, dog fouling and poor planting.

The points are awarded in five categories floral bedding, permanent landscaping, sustainable development, local environmental quality and public awareness. Therefore the route must be carefully chosen to ensure that it highlights these criteria.

The route chosen to showcase Tameside for 2007 is outlined below.

Market Square, Ashton Civic Welcome and presentation of DVD and portfolio.		Memorial Gardens, Ashton
Thompson Cross, Stalybridge		Willow Wood Hospice, Ashton
Mottram Road Allotments, Stalybridge		Cheetham Park, Stalybridge
Stamford Park, Ashton		Armentieres Square, Stalybridge
The Iris Gardening Club, Ashton		Holden Clough Primary School, Ashton
		Park Bridge Heritage Centre Display of work undertaken throughout the borough and a chance for the judges to meet the community groups and members of the public involved.