Tough calls for Carrickfergus in Bloom panel

A container garden was among the stand out entries for judges in this year’s Carrickfergus in Bloom community competitions.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Sep 2014, 11:13 BST
Deborah Walker (left), winner of the Best Kept Container Garden category of Carrickfergus in Bloom, with Alderman May Beattie, chairperson of the Parks, Countryside and Amenities sub-committee. INCT 37-757-CONDeborah Walker (left), winner of the Best Kept Container Garden category of Carrickfergus in Bloom, with Alderman May Beattie, chairperson of the Parks, Countryside and Amenities sub-committee. INCT 37-757-CON
Deborah Walker (left), winner of the Best Kept Container Garden category of Carrickfergus in Bloom, with Alderman May Beattie, chairperson of the Parks, Countryside and Amenities sub-committee. INCT 37-757-CON

Deborah Walker took first prize in the Best Kept Container Garden category of the annual event, the winners of which were announced this week at her Carrick home.

Alderman May Beattie, chairperson of the Parks, Countryside and Amenities sub-committee, said: “We have been really impressed with the quality and diversity of the entries to the competition this year. It has been an opportunity for me to see the wealth and variety of horticultural talent we have in our borough.”

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Stephen Daye, Parks and Countryside development officer and one of the judges, added: “The quality of the entries this year has been impressive, the time and dedication many entrants spend in their gardens is a credit to them. Deciding on the winners is difficult and the marks can be very close, all who took part should be proud of their achievements.”

Best Kept Garden: winner - Robert Steele, Carrick; runners-up - John O’Neill, Carrick, Georgie Brown, Carrick, Chris Hamil, Whitehead. Best Kept Container Garden: winner - Deborah Walker, Whitehead; runners-up - Bill Johnston, Carrick, Christopher Betts, Carrick, Joan Meadows, Carrick.

Best Kept Community Planting Scheme: winner - Brighter Whitehead; runners-up - Carrickfergus Traders Association, Charles Sheils Charity, Wesley Court Residents Group. Best Kept Allotment (sponsored by Sunnybank Garden Centre): winner - Richard Williamson, Carrick; runners-up - Godfrey Robinson, Carrick, Colin McManus, Carrick.

Best Commercial Premises: winner - The Courtyard, Carrick; runners-up - Manor Senior Living, Carrick, The Bank House, Whitehead. Best Kept Café, Pub or Hotel: winner - Ownies’ Bar & Bistro, Carrick; runners-up - Hillcrest Bed & Breakfast, Carrick, The Old Tea House, Whitehead.

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