The Tenby in Bloom contest is back once again for 2025 - with businesses, shops, restaurants, schools, hotels and households urged once again to pull out all the stops to help the seaside town look blooming marvellous for the summer season ahead!

The In Bloom committee which comprises of chair Sue Lane, fellow members Tish Rossiter, Lynn Attewell, Sian Waters, Sam Jackson, Charley Waters and president Caroline Thomas is gearing up for its annual competition, which sees Tenby’s establishments join in to show off their floral flare and displays, which at the same time makes the town more colourful over the summer season.

Judging for the annual In Bloom contest will take place on Wednesday, July 30.

Entry forms can be found at the Tenby Town Council offices at the De Valence Pavilion on Upper Frog Street, or from Sue herself by ‘phoning on 01834 869803.

Categories range from classes for private houses to hotels/guest houses; and public houses/restaurants to group projects; whilst there is also a category focusing on school projects.

"There's always a lot of interest in the competition and we are fortunate to have a hugely enthusiastic group of people who give their time voluntarily to organise everything,” said Sue.

“The purpose of the contest is to encourage the good types of planting, floral art and general tidying up of Tenby, which is so appreciated by everyone.

“We look forward to visiting the various business establishments throughout the town to see what everyone’s produced, and what had creatively ‘bloomed’ in such a short space of time.

“We hugely appreciate the hard work put in by all businesses and shops all year round, and we hope this will be a bumper one! We get some knock-out entries from the town’s competitors, both private individuals and businesses, which are a real credit to the town.

“We get many hundreds of people who call in and look at the displays, visit the hotels, shops and private homes that always offer their floral displays.

“We hope to see as many as possible get out and support a local effort to keep Tenby in Bloom.

“We’d also like to encourage new people to get involved, especially with the planning and judging competition. We’d love to welcome new members with open arms to come and join this worthwhile and rewarding venture,” she added.

Tenby In Bloom is an independent organisation with a charitable status. Although in the past it has worked alongside the local authority in supporting their work, the organisation has no connection to Pembrokeshire County Council or Tenby Town Council, who are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the town’s public gardens and displays.

Anyone who wishes to donate to the cause can contact the chair Sue.

Please note each house or premises may enter only one category per garden except for group entries.

The Serendipity Holdings Rose Bowl will once again be presented to the overall winner with highest points.

Awards will be presented on Tuesday, September 30, at 11am at On Georges.