Information for Finalists

RHS Britain in Bloom Awards Winners

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The RHS welcomes all the finalists to the campaign. We want to make the year as enjoyable and successful as possible for all communities involved, so hopefully all the information you need is here.

 

If you have any other questions please give us a call or send an e-mail and we will be happy to help you.

 

Important dates 2008

15 February
 UK Finalist Questionnaire Due
28 February
 UK Finalist Seminar, Scarborough Spa
28 March
 Deadline for submission of map and list of key areas for unannounced judging (for relevant communities)
12 April - 4 May
 Unannounced Judging: Unannounced judging only takes place for certain categories
7 July
 UK Finalist Portfolios Due
4 - 15 August
 UK Finalist Judging Tour
18 August
 UK Finalist Images Due: Make sure you download an approval form below if you are photographing children
24 September
 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals Awards Presentation. The event will be held at Chester racecourse, hosted by Visit Chester and Cheshire
25 September
 Judges’ Surgeries, Chester

 

Let Britain in Bloom take root in your community

Useful information:

 

bullet 2008 Finalists (28KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)

bullet Judges top tips

bullet Biographies of Judges

bullet 2008 Britain in Bloom Finalist Manual (690KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)

 

To catch up on the latest news from the campaign: read the latest Bloom Review.

To network with other entries, ask questions and generally keep in touch with others in the campaign: view the Britain in Bloom bulletin board

England Funding (30KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)

Wales Funding (27KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)

Further information:

The following material can be downloaded to help you with your entry.

Marking sheets:
Coastal resorts (31KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
Small villages (28KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
Urban communities, towns & cities (31KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
Urban regeneration (28KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)
Villages (28KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)

 

Logos and Guidelines

Insurance application forms

Permissions form for photography (28KB Adobe Acrobat pdf)

 

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