On Saturday 3 July, Councillor Claire Winser accompanied the three judges around all the entries to Hungerford’s annual garden and floral display competition, Hungerford in Bloom.
There were a lot of entries, both residential and commercial and fortunately the weather was good as on this occasion (due to Covid restrictions) the judges had to visit all the entries on foot. The whole process took eight hours (with breaks for refreshments) and, although all the judges commented what an enjoyable day they had had and how much they appreciated being able to visit so many gardens and view “hidden treasures”, HTC is nevertheless most grateful to them for their enthusiasm and endurance.
The judges were particularly impressed with the joint winners of the Back Garden category, both of which scored perfect marks in all five judging categories: colour; variety of planting; maintenance; originality; and overall impact.
The allotments entered by Hungerford Allotment Holders Association (HAHA) members were judged separately on the same day.
HTC would like to thank everyone who entered.
Residential Category Winners
| Name | Category | Place |
| Brian Talmage | Front Garden | First |
| Stuart Hall | Front Garden | First |
| Sadie Herbert | Front Garden | Third |
| Anita Campbell | Back Garden | First |
| Stuart Hall | Back Garden | First |
| Mary Caldwell | Back Garden | Third |
| Brian Talmage | Courtyard Garden | First |
Non-Residential Category Winners
| Business / Organisation | Category | Place |
| Hungerford Hub | Any Other Commercial | First |
| Elianes | Any Other Commercial | Second |
| John O’Gaunt | Public House | First |
| The Downgate | Public House | Second |
| Railway Tavern | Public House | Third |
| Christian Alba (Butcher) | Shop | First |
| Hungerford Arcade | Shop | Second |
| The Clockmaker | Shop | Third |
| Smarten Up Hungerford | Volunteer Garden | First |
| Hungerford Nursery | School – Container | First |
Allotments Competition Winners
FAIRFIELDS
(all one-pole plots)
First: Tessa Brown
Second: Darren Prestoe
Joint third: Martin Prew and Thomas Rivers
MARSH LANE
Up to one pole:
First: Mark and Liz Roberts
Second: Joanna Kerr
Third: Lesley Jones
Over one and up to and including two poles:
First: Henry and Betty Jefferies
Second: Neale and Mary Marney
Third: Elaine Clayton and Jackie
Over two and up to including three poles:
First: Ann Prestoe
Second: Sharon Robinson
Third: Andrew Sladen
Over three and up to and including four poles:
First: Jenny Alford (Also ‘Best HAHA Allotment’ winner)
Over four poles:
First: Robert James
Second: Neal Pike
Third: Ivan Montague
