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Reading In Bloom is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026 annual local competition. Last year we celebrated our 50th Anniversary, and based on the success of the past 50 years, Reading In Bloom continues to grow, reaching out to all communities, volunteers and gardeners.
Our local In Bloom competition takes place across the Borough of Reading and covers many categories, ranging from residential, allotments, schools and community gardens to name but a few. This competition offers a unique opportunity for all entrants to showcase their gardening skills whilst supporting the importance of our environment and eco system.
In order for us to carry out a successful competition, we rely solely on the generosity and the goodwill of those who are kind enough to sponsor us. On behalf of Reading In Bloom, I thank all sponsors for their support.
We have a very hard-working committee, who give their time and commitment to Reading In Bloom voluntarily, however, a competition is not a competition without the entrants who take part. During the Summer our committee members will be out and about, judging all of the competition entries. This will result in an award ceremony that will take place, during the month of October. This award ceremony pays tribute and gives recognition to all of those entrants who have been successful.
“In order for us to carry out a successful competition, we rely solely on the generosity and the goodwill of those who are kind enough to sponsor us. On behalf of Reading In Bloom, I thank all sponsors for their support.”
We believe Reading in Bloom brings the community together and showcases all that Reading has to offer. So to all those who take the time to enter or nominate entries for the competition, we thank you for your participation over the past 50 Years and ask that you encourage your friends, neighbours, community organisations, businesses and schools to take part.
We look forward to receiving your entries and nominations for this year’s annual local competition. Entries open on 1 May 2026 and close at noon on 1 July 2026.
On behalf of the sponsors and the Reading In Bloom committee, we wish you all the very best of luck.
Jeanette Skeats, Chairman, Reading In Bloom
