Cumbria in Bloom is celebrating its 40th anniversary – and is looking for people who entered the original competition.
The first competition was held in 1985 and organisers want to hear for anyone who took part.
One of 17 Royal Horticultural Society regions, Cumbria in Bloom was formed in 1985 to encourage people to take part in the annual competition to improve horticulture, floriculture and environmental issues in the region.
Cumbria in Bloom, part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom event, is also aiming to get more people involved for its special year.
To mark the anniversary, the first 40 entrants will also receive a free tree.
Keith Mcintosh , chair of Cumbria in Bloom, said: “What started out as part of the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign has grown into an institution that is aiming to improve biodiversity and improve the environment we all live in.
“Alongside our colourful, blooming flower beds and hanging baskets, we are encouraging people to create spaces for bees, bug and look for ways to conserve water.
“Entries are now open and our categories are; Pride in Your Community, RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood, Tourism and School Garden.
“We would like to thank Capsticks Nursery in Carlisle for sponsoring our 40 trees initiative to celebrate our 40thanniversary.”
If you entered the first Cumbria in Bloom awards in 1985 email cumbriainbloom@outlook.com
The deadline for this year’s Cumbria in Bloom is Friday, April 25.
