Acomb in Bloom
The winners of the Acomb in Bloom Awards 2013 were invited to the Village Hall on the 2 October 2013 to receive their certificates. Commenting on how difficult it had been to select the winners, Acomb Parish Council Chairman, Major Charles Enderby noted that the village looked better each year. Whilst congratulating the winners he acknowledged the real contribution made by many villagers to making the village such a pleasant place to be.
Best Senior Citizen Bungalow Front Garden – Winner
Mr and Mrs F Cope, The Forge, Acomb
Best Senior Citizen Bungalow Front Garden – Runner up
Maurice Short, Chapel Close, Acomb
Best Hanging Basket Display – Winner
Barbara and Douglas Gibson, Orchard Terrace, Acomb
Best Hanging Basket Display – Joint Runner up
Mary and David Brown, Redburn Crescent, Acomb
Best Hanging Basket Display – Joint Runner up
Mr and Mrs K Gradwell, Orchard Avenue, Acomb
Best Front Garden - Winner
Sheila Story, Millersfield, Acomb
Best Front Garden - Runner up
Mr & Mrs Alan Surtees, Stable Cottage, Acomb
Best Public House / Hotel - Winner
The Queens Arms, Main Street, Acomb
Best Public House / Hotel - Runner up
The Miners Arms, Main Street, Acomb