The Andrew Jackson Cottage at Boneybefore provided the backdrop as guests enjoyed lunch, music and encouragement ahead of the serious business of taking part in the various council-organised competitions.
These images are from launch events between 2006 and 2010 attended by school, playgroup, community, business and council representatives. Were you there and did your interest blossom into a full-grown hobby?
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Carrick Grammar School pupils Lawrence Drummond, Stephanie Rodgers, Lucy Logan and Ashley Baxter, pictured with Suzy Patterson, when they visited the Andrew Jackson Centre for the 2010 Carrick in Bloom launch. CT20-024tc. Photo: Tim Cully
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Woodburn Pre-School leader Phyllis Cooke pictured with children and staff members when they attended the 2010 Carrick in Bloom launch, which was held at the Andrew Jackson Centre. CT20-019tc. Photo: Tim Cully
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Brighter Whitehead members attended the 2009 Carrick In Bloom launch. Ct20-055tc Photo: Tim Cully
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Attending the 2009 Carrick in Bloom launch was Ellen Crockett pictured with 'Tinsel of the Golden Wood'. Ct20-053tc Photo: Tim Cully