ON July 16, Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom judges Lesley Jelleyman and John Davies visited Crediton to assess the town’s entry into the Pennant competition.

Crediton last entered the competition in 2022 and was thrilled to receive a Silver Gilt Award.

During the visit to Crediton the judges met representatives from groups in the town which contribute greatly to the floral displays or tidiness of the town.

This included volunteer representatives from many organisations and individuals.

Deputy Clerk at Crediton Town Council Emma Anderson, who organised the day’s visit, said: “We had a brilliant time showing the RHS Britain in Bloom judges around Crediton.

“This also included stopping at some of this year's Britain in Bloom It's Your Neighbourhood entries. We look forward to hearing the results in October.

“Thank you to everyone who got involved and to our wonderful volunteers from Holy Cross, Crediton, Sally and Paul Parkhouse, Sustainable Crediton, Crediton Library, The St Lawrence Green Group, [CUT!] and not forgetting the beautiful lunch put on by The Turning Tides Project CIC.

“Finally, a big thank you to Bert Jewell for joining the judges on the route, not only a local resident but our very own horticultural expert!”

At Crediton Library Sue Lee, Library Assistant showed the judges the decking and garden, water butt, planters, benches, rug, cushions and willow owl, which has been a great addition to the library.

Many town organisations, councils, local businesses, library user groups and charities contributed to the project which enabled the library decking and garden to be completed.