The up-and-coming plans for Oswestry in Bloom were revealed to members of a local Rotary Club recently.

Members of Borderland Rotary welcomed Natalie Bainbridge from the floral group to their recent meeting and she shared exciting updates on the project's plans, achievements, and history.

Mrs Bainbridge highlighted the visible impact of Oswestry in Bloom's work, which has undoubtedly caught the attention of residents and visitors alike.

She proudly announced that the team was awarded the prestigious Heart of England Gold Award in the Best Large Town category last year.

She added: “Most people who live in or visit Oswestry will have seen the results of the work that Oswestry in Bloom has done but of course, it’s an ongoing project and the current team have a lot to live up to.

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“Last year we were awarded the Heart of England Gold Award in the Best Large Town category and because of this we have been invited to enter Britain in Bloom which includes all the home nations including Northern Ireland.

"I must say, it’s a little daunting to be one of forty-four entries from all over the country, but we are ready for the challenge so watch as the town comes to its brilliant, floral best over the next couple of months.”

During the gathering, Borderland Rotary introduced Oswestry in Bloom to Operation Pollination, an initiative by Rotary International aimed at promoting bee-friendly practices and the conservation of pollinating insects.

Mrs Bainbridge continued: “I was delighted and grateful when Sherie and Justin Soper, from Borderland, presented Operation Pollination to me as it gave us the chance to really expand the idea.

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“We visited just about all the local schools and planted an amazing 1,477 sunflower seeds and gave away packs of wildflower seeds for children to plant at home.

“We asked them to go to our website and tell us where the seeds had been planted so that we can put them on the map and see where we have created ‘bee corridors’ in this area.

“All in all, it continues to be very busy, and I hope everyone enjoys the blooms as they appear this summer.”

She invited individuals to join Oswestry in Bloom's mission by visiting their website at https://oswestryinbloom.wordpress.com