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Going for Gold!

May 02, 2022

Going for Gold!

Croston has been successfully entering the RHS Northwest in Bloom competition every year since 1995 achieving Gold award for the last 7 years.  This year we have been invited to represent the Northwest in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition for the 3rd time.  We achieved a commendable silver gilt awards on our previous entries, but we are sure that with the support of Croston residents and businesses we can achieve the Gold award this year.

One of the things Feather and Twigs can do to get everyone involved is to provide a supply of hanging baskets.  This year we are working with a local supplier to provide hanging baskets to the whole village and for every basket sold donating £1 to Croston in Bloom.

 





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