Heywood in Bloom
Heywood in Bloom are a voluntary organisation founded in 2011 who work closely with our partners and the council environmental services to improve Heywood through community engagement, horticulture, floriculture, and craft.
NEW LEADERSHIP FOR HEYWOOD IN BLOOM IN 2025
After many years as Chair of Heywood in Bloom, Ellen Yates has handed the reins over to Iain Donaldson, an experienced allotment gardener and community activist.
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Iain stated that "Ellen has truly set a wonderful standard during her time as Chair, and we have a lot of work to do to keep up the standard she has set. We have a few projects that are ongoing all year round, and look forward to welcoming new members."
"This year will be about consolidating the work that Ellen and the team have done in the last few years, updating our admin, and moving to a more sustainable programme of planting to ensure that we can attract wildlife and make Heywood a pleasant place to work all year round."
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Heywood in Bloom is a voluntary organisation and relies on local people to bring colour and vibrance to our community. If you can spare an hour or so from time to time then please visit our volunteer page and sign up to help us.
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​We, and our partners have regular activites going on in and around Heywood. To find out more visit our Calendar page.
Heywood in Bloom 2025
In 2025 we are working to consolidate our projects, improve the links with our partners, and to build on 14 years of success in preparation for our 15th Anniversary in 2026.
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This year the judging for Heywood in Bloom will take place on 17th and 19th June, and with the shift to more sustainable planting our small team of volunteers are working hard to get things ready in time. If you see us out and about in the town centre then please say hello, and if you can lend a hand then please let us know either by filling in the volunteer form here on our website or by joining our Heywood in Bloom 2025 Facebook Group.
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Whilst our focus right now is on preparing for the judging, there is a lot more work we will need to do this engaging with communities and businesses across Heywood and building our team of volunteers to improve Heywood all year round, and prepare for our 15th Anniversary next year.
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​​You can see many of both our events and events organised by our partners here on our Calendar, please come and join us in helping improve the environment of Heywood through horticulture, floriculture, and craft.
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We look forward to working with you.
A RECORD OF GROWTH AND SUCCESS
Founded in 2010 by a group of volunteers who set out to improve the environment of Heywood, Heywood in Bloom has grown to become a major part of our community.
​We have gone from strength to strength, developing a community spirit and a pride in our Town.
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Success in 2024
In 2024 we won the Gold award in the Royal Horticultural Society's North West In Bloom in both the Large Town Category and the Town/City Centre category.
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Gold awards were also won by our partners: Tree House Cafe at Hopwood Park, Heywood Distribution Park, Phoenix Brewery, Hopwood Park, and Friends of Queens Park​​
Silver awards were won by our partners: Venus Lounge, and Face Medical Clinic
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Both Harwood Park Primary School and St Luke's C of E Primary School won awards in the Schools Category.
