Over 20 residents were presented with awards when the town’s annual Burnham In Bloom prize ceremony was held on Friday night (November 21st).
Scores of residents, children and business owners gathered in the Town Council Chambers for the presentation night.
Awards were given to those who helped brighten up the town over the summer with floral displays and artwork.
Deputy Mayor Dennis Davey thanked those who had taken part and praised Burnham In Bloom organisers Dave Perrett and Richard Young for their involvement.
Dennis said: “I thank all those who entered for making the the town look so lovely over the summer – it is much appreciated by residents and visitors.”
Dave added: “The standard of entries on show across the town was superb again this year and the children’s art entries have also been superb this year so thanks go to everyone.”
Sue Picton was presented the Chairman’s Shield for the most overall points.
Full winners list from Burnham In Bloom Awards 2014:
Category A – Group of Houses
1 Jayne Hurst and John Beese, 57-58 Wilde Road, Burnham on Sea
2 Gail Cruickshank and neighbours, 2-6 Sunnylawn, Burnham on Sea
3 14, 16 &17 Pembroke Close, Burnham on Sea
Category B – Hanging Baskets
1 Mrs S. Picton, 2 Sunnylawn, Burnham on Sea
2 Mrs M.A. Gibson, 3-4 John Street, Burnham on Sea
3 Mr J. Beese, 57 Wilde Road, Burnham on Sea
Category C – Balcony
1 Mrs P. Brookes, 41 North Avenue, Highbridge
2 Mrs. I Minchin, 14 Churchill Close, Burnham on Sea
3 Mr. M. Clarke, 57C Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea
Category D – Window Boxes
1 Mrs M.A. Gibson, 3-4 John Street, Burnham on Sea
2= Mrs P. Wing, 21 Pembroke Close, Burnham on Sea
2= Mrs J. Faulks, 37 Conway Crescent, Burnham on Sea
Category E- Containers
1 Mrs M. Moore, 77 Worston Road, Burnham on Sea
2 Mrs J. Pearce, 6 Maple Drive, Burnham on Sea
3 Mrs J. Faulks, 37 Conway Crescent, Burnham on Sea
Category F – Unusual Containers
1 Mrs J. Pearce, 6 Maple Drive, Burnham on Sea
2 Mrs S. Picton, 2 Sunnylawn, Burnham on Sea
3 Mrs G Cruickshank, 4 Sunnylawn, Burnham on Sea
Category G – Front Gardens
1 Mrs P. Wing, 21 Pembroke Close, Burnham on Sea
2 Mrs S. Picton, 2 Sunnylawn, Burnham on Sea
3 Mrs G Cruickshank, 4 Sunnylawn, Burnham on Sea
4 Mr D. Slack, 31 Oldway Place, Highbridge
Category J – Hanging Baskets (Commercial)
1 Home Farm Holiday Village – Mrs G. Atkinson
2 Salt Express, Bristol Road, Edithmead – Mr E. Withers
3 G.H. Tyres, 31-35 Adam Street, Burnham on Sea
Category K – Best Overall (Commercial)
1 Salt Express, Bristol Road, Edithmead – Mr E. Withers
2 Home Farm Holiday Village – Mrs G. Atkinson
3 Beaufort House Residential Home, Rectory Road, Burnham on Sea
Category L – Unusual Containers (Commercial)
1 Salt Express, Bristol Road, Highbridge (word cup football theme)
2 Home Farm Holiday Village Burnham-on-Sea.com
3Bason Bridge Inn, Mrs Fiona Bray
Category N – Holiday Villages
1 Home Farm Holiday Village (Mrs. G. Atkinson)
2 Sandyglade Holiday Park, Berrow
3 Burnham Holiday Village, Marine Drive, Burnham on Sea
Category O – Nursing Homes
1 Kathleen Chambers House, 97 Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea
2 Beaufort House Residential Home, Rectory Road, Burnham on Sea
Category P – Public Houses
1 Fox & Goose Inn, Brent Knoll
2 Bason Bridge Inn, Bason Bridge
2 The Railway, High Street, Burnham Burnham-on-Sea.com
Category Q – Garages
1 G.H. Tyres, 31-35 Adam Street, Burnham on Sea
Category R – Guest Houses
1 Sherwood Guest House, 42 Berrow Road – Miss A. Davidson
2 Ashbourne House, 17 Berrow Road – Mr C. Donald
School Competition Painting – 6 and Under
1. Francesca Strong Age 4 St Joseph’s
2. Noah Spothswood Age 4 St Joseph’s
3 Ellie-Mai Drewett age 4 St Joseph’s Burnham-on-Sea.com
Age 7 to 9
1. Lucy Falber Age 7 St Joseph’s
2. Almee House Age 7 St Joseph’s
3 Kyle Higgs Age 7 St Joseph’s
Age 10 & over
1. Macy Lucas Age 10 St Andrews
2 Leon Prendergast Age 10 St Andrews
3. Ellen Burrow Age 10 St Andrews
Chairman’s Shield (most points)
Sue Picton, 2 Sunnylawn
