THE very best hanging baskets and finely cut hedges to make the neighbours go green with envy have been decided at this year's Hillingdon in Bloom awards.
Organised by the council, it is the borough's own horticultural contest which gives recognition to local people putting forward their gardening achievements through the imaginative use of flowers, trees, shrubs and landscaping.
Councillor Sandra Jenkins, cabinet member for environment, said: “We’re delighted with the record number of people that entered this year, which shows people take real pride in their environment.
"So many of the displays were outstanding and of an extremely high standard. Thank you to all participants who have contributed to help keep Hillingdon a beautiful borough."
List of winners...
Best front of Residence Display
1st Mr George Page
2nd Eileen Richards
3rd Annie Twinn
Best Novelty Front Garden
1st Julia Hardinges
2nd Pam & Tony Harries
3rd Graham & Marie Cooper
Best Residential Street
1st Haven Close, Hayes. Maureen Absolum
2nd Sanctuary Close, Harefield. Wendy Rice-Morley
Best Balcony Display
1st Peter Mitchell
2nd Sibley Court, Marylin Lyndsey
3rd Sanctuary Close, Wendy Rice-Morley
Best Permanent Display
1st William Constable
2nd Ricky Barrett
3rd Michael Sobell House
Best Communal Garden
1st Pauline Gregory,The Chestnuts
2nd Marylin Lyndsey, Sibley Court
3rd Simon Ginsburg, Parkwest
Hotel Over 100 beds
1st Nick Campbell, Crowne Plaza Heathrow
Hotel Over 50 beds
1st Harmondsworth Hall, Mrs E. Burke
Best Bloomin Pub
1st Gary Gilchrist,The Brookhouse
2nd Mr G. Collins,The Hut
3rd Mrs M. Healy,Turks Head,
Best First Time Entry
1st Christopher Thomas
2nd Annie Twinn
3rd Mr G page
H/C Veronica Saunders
Best Hanging Basket
1st Gary Gilchrist, The Brookhouse
2nd Alan Ellingham
3rd Eileen Richards
Best Window Box
1st Alan Ellingham
2nd David Marriott
3rd Steve Phair
Best Front Garden
1st Nicki Smith
2nd John Mattingley
3rd Irene Cousins
Highly commended: Maria Hernandez-Humm
Roome Cup for Conservation
Paul Green, Heathrow Airport Ltd
Best Schools Garden
1st Whitehall Junior School, Mary Davey
2nd Hayes Park School, Christine Hind
3rd Yeading Infants & Nursery School, Helen Badhan
Highly Commended - Whiteheath Infants School
