Green-fingered residents and schools celebrated in Wells in Bloom 2024 awards
Wells City Council has once again recognised the green-fingered efforts of local residents and schools with this year's Wells in Bloom competition. The winners were celebrated at two well-attended awards ceremonies, with the council extending thanks to the sponsors and dedicated volunteer judges who made the event possible.
The first ceremony, held at the Bishop's Palace on 4 July, honoured the Schools Awards, with presentations made by Mayor of Wells, Cllr Jasmine Browne. A second event took place at Wells Town Hall on 4 October, where Deputy Mayor Cllr Louis Agabani presented awards in the Allotments, Gardens, Commerce, and Communities categories.
Wells in Bloom 2024 winners
Allotments
Barnes Close
- Gold – Plot 27, Donna and Christopher Bryan
- Silver Gilt – Plot 23a, Andrew Horsfield
- Silver – Plot 22, Tim Lippiatt
Burcott Road
- Gold – Plot 2, Helena Grant
- Silver Gilt – Plot 9a, David Smith
- Silver – Plot 5, Richard Crane
- Bronze – Plot 9, Richard Page; Plot 10a, Heather Anderson
Bishop's Palace
- Gold – Plot 20, Jeanette Blackman
- Silver Gilt – Plot 1, Michael Bauer
- Silver – Plot 3a, Jane and Damian Stoupe; Plot 22, Fiona Dryden
- Bronze – Plot 6, Jo Brown; Plot 9, Kath Bristow; Plot 12, Rob Parnell; Plot 13b, Aisha Walden
Overall Gold Winner
- Barnes Close, Plot 27 – Donna and Christopher Bryan
Schools Awards
Wheelbarrow Category
- Best Edible – Stepping Stones
- Best Floral – Priddy Primary
- Best Wildlife Friendly – Rockers and Rollers (1st Prize), Explorers Pre-school (2nd Prize)
School Gardens
- Best Edible – East Harptree
- Best Wildlife Friendly – Chewton Mendip Primary
- Best Newcomer – St. Cuthbert Infants
- Best Overall Garden – St. Cuthbert Junior
- Best Overall Wildlife Friendly – Horrington Pre-school
- Best Wheelbarrow – St. Lawrence Primary School, Priddy
- Creative Gardening Award (New) – Wookey Primary
The annual competition continues to showcase the dedication of local gardeners, schools, and community members, ensuring Wells remains in bloom and beautifully green year after year.
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