Green fingered community groups, schools, residents and businesses celebrated at the Merton in Bloom awards ceremony in Morden’s Civic Centre last night.

Mayor of Merton Councillor Agatha Akyigyina presents Wimbledon Chase Primary School with the award for Winner of the Best School Wildlife Garden category

Following the borough’s success in the regional London in Bloom competition, gardens, allotments, hanging baskets and the like, were recognised and rewarded with trophies and certificates from the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Agatha Akyigyina.

White Hart pub in Mitcham won in the Best Bloomin’ pub category

Based upon horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation, the categories were judged by members of local allotment and horticultural societies.

Mayor Councillor Akyigyina presents Mr and Mr Prior with the London Borough of Merton Challenge Trophy – Best in Merton award

Mayor of Merton, Councillor Agatha Akyigyina, said: “The Merton in Bloom awards are a great way to acknowledge the effort that our local people put into their gardens and green spaces, making the borough a more green and beautiful place. It was a pleasure to meet all the winners at the awards ceremony.”

Mayor Councillor Akyigyina presents Sharaya Hareenthirakumar with the award for winner of the Best Drawing of a Garden by a Child category

Cabinet member for environmental sustainability and regeneration, Councillor Andrew Judge, said: “Merton in Bloom impresses me every year. It’s great to see so many local businesses and community groups taking part alongside residents. Congratulations to all our winners, and everyone who took part.”

Photos of the awards ceremony can be viewed on Merton Council’s Flickr account.

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