Double success for Carrick at Bloom awards

There was a double helping of success for Carrickfergus last week after the borough picked up two awards at the Britain in Bloom finals.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Oct 2014, 12:01 BST
Bill Pollock, Brighter Whitehead and Stephen Daye, Carrickfergus Borough Council, are presented with the Britain in Bloom award by Roger Burnett. INCT 43-754-CONBill Pollock, Brighter Whitehead and Stephen Daye, Carrickfergus Borough Council, are presented with the Britain in Bloom award by Roger Burnett. INCT 43-754-CON
Bill Pollock, Brighter Whitehead and Stephen Daye, Carrickfergus Borough Council, are presented with the Britain in Bloom award by Roger Burnett. INCT 43-754-CON

Carrick was handed the silver gilt award in the Large Town section, with Whitehead scooping the same accolade in the Small Town category.

The awards ceremony for the contest took place last Thursday evening in Bristol.

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Expressing his delight over the win was Stephen Daye, Parks and Countryside Officer with Carrickfergus Borough Council, who attended the ceremony with members of Brighter Whitehead.

“It’s a great result and the highest award Carrickfergus has ever received in Britain in Bloom,” he said.

The wins are a testament to the hard work of council staff, said Brighter Whitehead chairman, Bill Pollock. “Without them, this wouldn’t have been possible,” he added.

Paying tribute to the input of community groups was Alderman May Beattie, chair of the Parks, Countryside and Amenities subcommittee.

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“I’d like to thank Brighter Whitehead and Carrickfergus Regeneration Partnership in the town centre for their hard work in planting their areas; the results will be there to enjoy all year round,” she said.

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