Newton Abbot Town Council

Newton in Bloom

The Town Council's Newton in Bloom Sub-Committee was formed back in the 1980's, and is currently made up of:

• Councillors
• Residents
• Representatives from the Allotments Association, Reps from Teignbridge District Council

Its original brief was the running of our local competition for residents' private gardens and displays put up by traders. Enhancement of the town centre with displays and consequent entry into the Regional Southwest in Bloom competition followed later.

Local Competition

Do you see yourself as a bit of a budding gardener or have a passion for gardening?  Then you may be interested in entering the competition ‘Newton in Bloom’.

Newton Abbot Town Council are inviting residents who may have those ‘green fingers’ to enter the local ‘Newton in Bloom’ competition. Entry to the competition is FREE and entrants will be judged between the 1st - 7th July, Championship Classes will be judges between the 9th - 15th July and the Presentation Evening will be on Monday 6th August.  There are a number of different categories, which include Large Gardens, Small Gardens, Town Terrace Garden (frontage only), Best Hanging Basket, Junior Class and many more, so there’s something for everyone to choose from!   Please call the Town Hall on 01626 201120 for an entry form.

Please CLICK HERE for a 2012 entry form.  Please fill this in and return to the Town Hall, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN by 15th June 2012.

Newton in Bloom Environmental Projects – Grants Scheme

A small fund is available to local community groups and schools in Newton Abbot to help start or maintain an environmental project.  Are you a member of a local community group or a parent whose child goes to a school in Newton Abbot?  Well this may be of interest to you!

It is hoped that a small amount of money like this may enable a project to get off the ground or buy something which has not been afforded.  For example money to buy starter seeds or to buy a specialised piece of equipment which hasn’t been budgeted for.

If you are interested in the above scheme and would like to benefit from this grant, please write to Natalie Hicks, Events Co-ordinator for the Town Council explaining what the
project is and how much money you would require.  On receipt of this information it will be taken to a working party and the money will be distributed thereafter.

The closing date for initial enquiries is Friday 7th September 2012.

School Children Painting Competition

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in sponsoring a planter in the town centre of Newton Abbot from as little as £165 for 12 months then please contact Kelly Burridge on 01626 201120.  There are a number of planters located around the town which benefit from large amounts of footfall.  All sponsors are also heavily promoted on all Newton in Bloom correspondence, on the website and entry forms. 

Hurry though as these planters soon get snapped up.