Britain in Bloom award praise

He said: “Having won silver gilt award for two successive years and go on to win not only gold, but also the best overall award is a very significant achievement considering the competition from the vast array of villages across the United Kingdom. The Hillsborough Village & District Committee and the many other organisations which they involved, such as schools and youth groups along with the team from Lisburn City Council, are to be justly proud and deserve hearty congratulations.”