Winners of the Tenby in Bloom event gathered today (September 20) for the annual awards presentation.

Pictured is Sue Lane chair of Tenby in Bloom presenting the award of the Serendipity Rose Bowl to Patrice Hanson on behalf of The Normandie Inn, which collected the total highest points of the competition.

Other winners are also pictured at the presentation held at the Mayor’s Parlour in the De Valence Pavilion. “Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort,” said Sue.

Judging for the Tenby in Bloom contest took place over the summer with businesses making a tremendous effort once again to brighten up the seaside town with their floral displays.

Shops, restaurants, schools, hotels and households were urged once again to pull out all the stops to help Tenby 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, and president Caroline Thomas were delighted with the response once again to the 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 took place in July with Sue and Tish being joined by regular judges Hugh Scale and David Lewis for a walkabout the town and its outskirts to mark categories ranging 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.

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.

The Tenby In Bloom 2023 results were as follows:

Private Houses:

Class 1 Best garden visible from the road - Jane Norris, 41 Knowling Mead (Gold/category winner); Donna Miles, 32 Lady Park (Gold).

Class 2 Best forecourt/patio no garden - Mike Brace, 17 Lower Park Road (Gold/category winner); Betty Button, 22 Augustus Place (Gold); Sue Millward, The Old Bakery, Cresswell Street (Silver Gilt); David Lewis, 2 Haytor Gardens (Silver Gilt).

Class 3 Best window boxes/hanging baskets only - Jan Hill, 6 Heywood Court (Gold/category winner); Milly Hartland, 70 Heywood (Court Gold); Aty Boer-Roberts, 1 Ivy Cottages, Cobb Lane (Gold); Mr & Mrs Swarbrook, 49 Upper Hill Park (Gold); Louise, Wall Cottage, St Mary’s Street (Gold).

Class 4 Best garden not visible from road - John McKellar, 7 The Norton (Gold/category winner); Dorothy Tovey, 3 Rosemount Gardens (Gold); Mrs Gillian Skyrme, White Haven, Penally Road (Gold); Lynne & Jackie, Paxton Court (Gold).

Hotels/Guest Houses:

Class 5 Best overall display with garden (over 10 bedrooms) - Tenby House Hotel and Atlantic Hotel (both Gold/joint category winners); Clarence House Hotel (Silver).

Class 6 Best overall display with frontage only (over 10 bedrooms) - Giltar Hotel (Gold/category winner).

Class 7 Best overall display for Guest/Hotels with 10 bedrooms or less - The Normandie Inn (Gold/category winner).

Class 8 Public Houses/Restaurants - On George’s (Gold/category winner); The Qube (Gold); Ronni’z (Gold); Florentino’s (Gold); The Baytree (Gold); The Cove (Silver Gilt); Hope & Anchor (Silver Gilt); Harbwr Bar & Kitchen (Silver Gilt); Tenby Rugby Club (Silver Gilt); Five Arches Tavern (Silver Gilt); Pipers Silver (Gilt); Seaview Restaurant (Silver); Lifeboat Tavern (Silver).

Class 9 Best beer garden display - Hope & Anchor (Gold/category winner); Harbwr (Silver Gilt).

Any Other Business, Retail or Educational Premises:

Class 10 Best external at a retail shop - The Nook (Gold/category winner); Jago (Gold); Equinox (Silver Gilt); Country Clothes (Silver Gilt).

Class 11 Best external display at business premises - no entries.

Class 12 Training and miscellaneous - Kiln Park (Gold/category winner).

Class 13 Public buildings - Augustus Place Community Centre/Friendship Club (Gold/category winner); Belvedere Nursing Home (Gold); Belmont Nursing Home (Silver Gilt); Fire Station (Silver).

Class 14 School Project - Tenby Church in Wales Primary School (Gold/category winner).

Group Projects:

Class 15 Best Group - Cobb Lane/Tor Lane.

Class 16 Best Estate - Heywood Court.

The Serendipity Holdings Rose Bowl with the highest points went to The Normandie Hotel.