Acomb in Bloom

Winners of the Acomb in Bloom Awards 2012 gathered in the Village Hall on Wednesday evening to receive their certificates. Commenting on the difficult conditions for gardening this year, Acomb Parish Council Chairman, Major Charles Enderby congratulated the winners and said that they had triumphed in making the village so full of colour for other residents and visitors.

Best Senior Citizen Bungalow Front Garden – Winner
John Glendinning, Chapel Close, Acomb

Best Senior Citizen Bungalow Front Garden – Runner up
Maurice Short, Chapel Close, Acomb

Best Hanging Basket Display – Runner up
Barbara and Douglas Gibson, Orchard Terrace, Acomb

Best Public House / Hotel
The Miners Arms, Main Street, Acomb

Best Hanging Basket Display – Winner
Mary & David Brown, Redburn Crescent, Acomb

Best Front Garden - Runner up
Judith and James McIlvenny, Redburn Crescent, Acomb

Best Front Garden - Winner
Mr & Mrs Alan Surtees, Stable Cottage, Acomb