The winners of Six Town Housing’s annual gardening competition have been announced.

The ‘Flower Power’ competition is run for people living in homes managed by Six Town Housing on behalf of Bury Council, and others living in their communities.

The competition received over 80 entries from across the borough, for categories including Best Communal Garden, Best Edible Garden and Most Improved Garden.

Carol Lewis, the winner of the Best Individual Garden category in 2018, helped shortlist this year’s entries. She said, “I enjoy gardening myself, so it was great looking through all the entries. There were a wide variety and it was very difficult to choose just one winner in each category. Everyone should be proud of what they have achieved even if they did not win this time.”

Sharon McCambridge, Chief Executive at Six Town Housing, said, “Our competition highlights the hard work of just some of the tenants, residents and groups who help make their neighbourhoods look amazing for the benefit of everyone living locally.”

Winners in each category received £100 in gardening vouchers, while runner-ups picked up a £25 voucher.

Winners

Best individual garden

Margaret, Lund Avenue, Radcliffe

Runner up: Harry, Alma Street, Radcliffe

Best pots, baskets and small spaces

Jean, Five Quarters, Radcliffe

Runner up: Mr and Mrs Grahson, Carr Avenue, Prestwich

Most improved garden

 

Beverley, Thorpe Avenue, Radcliffe

Runner up: Catherine, Mayfair Avenue, Radcliffe

Best communal garden

Clarks Hill Retirement Living Scheme, Prestwich

Runner up: Peachment Place Extra Care Scheme, Bury Council

Best community garden

Abbey Close Tenant and Resident Association, Radcliffe

Runner up: Victoria Allotment, Whitefield

Best young gardener

Pupils at Springside Primary School, Bury

Best eco friendly garden

Stacey, Hillside Road, Ramsbottom

Best edible garden

Dhan, Kingfisher Drive, Bury

Runner up: Waverley Place Retirement Living Scheme, Bury

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