Shropshire schools and community groups invited to win chance for £1500 garden
The competition is not open to businesses or private homeowners.
Shropshire Festivals has launched a garden competition for local schools and community groups.
The Shrewsbury Food Festival organiser has partnered with David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes, who will fund a garden project for one Shropshire school or community space, worth up to £1,500.
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To enter participants can download an entry form and submit a garden design for a small or large space.
Shropshire Festivals said that ideally the design will celebrate sustainability, a key ethos of the business, by incorporating eco-friendly features such as recycled materials.
Those participating have been advised that elaborate water features or ponds will not be accepted and that commercial, private, or business spaces cannot apply.
The closing date for entries is noon Friday, June 19.
The top three designs will be displayed at the Shrewsbury Food Festival in the Quarry on June 27 and 28, where visitors will vote to decide on the winning design.
Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said she is very grateful for the support in continuing this legacy project for the food festival.
She said: “We are so thankful to David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes for making our garden competition possible. This project will fund the fifth community garden that Shropshire Festivals has made happen, with the most generous budget to date.
“It’s an amazing opportunity to transform a space in the local community, which will hopefully make a difference for many years to come. Improving where we live is an important part of Shropshire Festivals’ mission, so we’re very pleased to continue that work. Please get your entries in ASAP.”
Helen Lewis, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Mercia, said, “We’re delighted to be working with the team at Shropshire Festivals to fund a new community garden in Shropshire that will leave a lasting impact on a local community.”
Adrian Evans, Managing Director at Barratt Homes West Midlands, added “It’s fantastic to be working with Shropshire Festivals on a way to make an impact beyond their event sites. We can’t wait to see all the entries.”
Entry forms are available to download online.
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