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.