Ipswich in Bloom organises annual flower and sustainable garden competitions for both Summer and Winter seasons to encourage the imaginative use of plants and shrubs in residential, business and community premises throughout the borough of Ipswich. We work in conjunction with a number of other organisations and together we aim to improve the environment, encourage community spirit and promote a healthy outdoor activity. Ipswich in Bloom was re-instated in 1999 and since then in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 we have entered the coveted Anglia in Bloom regional competition which covers the whole of East Anglia and includes entries from cities, towns and villages. We have won both Silver and Bronze awards (in the category for large towns and cities) and we are working towards entering the AiB competition in 2009.

Our valued current sponsors and supporters are:

● Thomson & Morgan Seed Merchants
● Riverside Press
● BBC Radio Suffolk
● Evening Star
● Web21k

Website Sponsored by Web21k

Contact us

Correspondence address:                      Email:  info@ipswichinbloom.co.uk
Ipswich in Bloom
c/o Cllr G Debman
Grafton House
Ipswich
IP1 2DE

Competition Entry Form

To obtain a competition entry form, please send your name and address to:

Ipswich in Bloom                                     Email: info@ipswichinbloom.co.uk
c/o Cllr Debman
Grafton House
Ipswich
IP1 2DE

Committee

The Ipswich in Bloom committee are all volunteers and include professional horticulturists along with representatives from local businesses, community groups and societies.  We are always willing to welcome new members and supporters.  If you feel you have something to offer why not get in touch with us.

Previous competitions

Ipswich in Bloom was re-instated in 1999 and since then in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 we have entered the coveted Anglia in Bloom regional competition which covers the whole of East Anglia and includes entries from cities, towns and villages.  We have won both Silver and Bronze awards (in the category for large towns and cities) and we are working towards entering the AiB competition in 2009.

Events

2007/2008 - Winter Display competition

This is a new competition which we included in our annual calendar for the 2007/2008 Winter season.  The award and presentation ceremony for entries into this competition will be held on Monday 31st March 2008 at Ipswich Borough Council, Grafton House, Ipswich, Suffolk in the Orwell Room from 6.30pm to 9pm. 

2008 – Summer competition
The annual Summer competition is being launched on 31st March (see Events)  Entry forms can be obtained by calling into:  One-Ipswich, Library, Northgate Street, Waterfront Community Project, Grimwade Street, Ipswich, TBA, TBA, or by writing to us at the contact address above.

Ipswich in Bloom works in association with town centre business organisation ‘Ipswich Central’, who play an important role in organising the floral displays in the tower plants which are placed at several locations throughout the town centre during the Summer months.

Sponsorship

We are a non-profit making organisation and rely on sponsorship throughout the year to run our competitions and to acknowledge the efforts made by those people and organisations that participate in them.  We very much value the support offered by our current sponsors.  If you would like to make a donation, however small, to Ipswich in Bloom we have various ways that can help you do this.  Please contact us by letter or email for more information.