THIS year’s Barnsley in Bloom winners have been announced after they were celebrated at a special ceremony in the town hall.
A total of 16 awards were given out to parks, gardens, allotments and green spaces across the town after a judging sequence earlier this year.
It was the 60th anniversary of the In Bloom awards this year.
Coun James Higginbottom, cabinet spokesperson for environment and highways, said: “It’s amazing to see yet another fantastic result for groups around the borough in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards.
“We are all incredibly proud to have an army of volunteers across Barnsley who work tirelessly all year to keep our borough clean and green and to make sure our parks, gardens and green spaces are always looking their best.
“I would like to congratulate everyone who took part in the judging process and all of our award winners.
“The number of winners is a testament to hard work of volunteers, community groups and our own parks team and its great to see them all recognised in the awards.”
A full list of the winners can be found on our website.
Winners’ List
Owd Martha’s Yard - Growing Your Community - Gold
Friends of Wombwell Park - RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood - Level Four - Thriving
Residents of Cudworth - RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood - Level Two - Improving
Robert St Community Allotment - RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood - Level Four - Thriving
Royston Green Spaces Group - RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood - Level Five - Outstanding
Barnsley Hospice - Charitable Organisations - Gold
Birkwood Primary School - Young People Award - Gold
Barnsley Main Heritage Group - Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces - Platinum
Cannon Hall Park and Gardens - Parks Gardens and Open spaces - Platinum
Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve - Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces - Platinum
Elsecar Park and Nature Reserve - Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces - Platinum
Friends of Monk Bretton Park - Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces - Platinum
Friends of Monk Bretton War Memorial - Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces - Platinum
Friends of Wilthorpe Park - Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces - Platinum
Goldthorpe Railway Embankment - Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces - Platinum
Royston Canal Club - Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces - Platinum
2024 Yorkshire Rose Discretionary Award for Best Conservation Project - Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve
RHS 60 Years of Blooming Friendships - 60th Somethings Recognition - Owd Marthas Yard
2024 Parks Services Volunteer Support Award - Nelly at Barnsley Hospice
2024 Parks Services Volunteer/ Community Group Award - Friends of Elsecar Park to mark their 20th anniversary
2024 Parks Services Community Champion Award - Pauline Phillips for Thurnscoe Flower Park
