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Ryde In Bloom Wants Local Schools To Take Part In This Year's Spectacle!

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Local schools are being invited to join in with this year's Ryde in Bloom.

Ryde Town Council has partnered with Haylands Farm to provide over 1,000 packs of seeds free of charge to primary schools wanting to take part.

Organisers say the last year has shown communities how important gardens and outside spaces are for mental health and wellbeing.

This year the competition is being made simpler and easier to access so that more people can enter than ever before.

Ryde in Bloom is open to all residents in Ryde, everyone with a garden, patio, allotment, window box or even a windowsill is being encouraged to get creative and get involved. 

Haylands Farm Manager Nichola Cook said:

“We are proud to be a part of this project and supporting the local community. It’s been a great opportunity for us to work alongside Ryde Town Council and the local schools.”

Shona Parnell of Ryde Town Council said:

“This year we wanted to make sure that as many people as possible felt that they could enter this wonderful event – you don’t need a huge garden, just a bit of imagination!”

You don’t have to be a seasoned professional to win the competition either because we have two distinct categories – Adults and Under 16.

Ryde in Bloom launched on Friday 23 April with final judging on from Monday 26 July.

The two categories are sponsored by Wightlink and Goodleaf Tree Climbing.

Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield said:

“We are really pleased to support this year’s Ryde in Bloom competition and look forward to seeing the town burst into colour this summer. As well as providing a boost to wildlife, the blooms will also create a warm and vibrant welcome for visitors and give everyone a much needed boost in what has been a challenging year. Best of luck to everyone taking part!”

Paul McCathie from Goodleaf Tree Climbing said:

"We know how brilliant it is spending time outside, in the fresh air, connecting with nature. We're very proud to sponsor Ryde in Bloom and encourage Ryde's residents to get busy on their green spaces - we can't wait to see the results!"

If you would like to discuss Ryde in Bloom further and see how your school can take part contact [email protected] or call 01983 811105 and stay tuned to the Facebook page for regular updates and photos.

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