Dozens of residents were presented with awards when the annual Burnham In Bloom awards ceremony was held on Friday night (November 3rd).
Scores of residents, children and business owners gathered in the Town Council Chambers for the presentation evening when awards were given to those who’ve brightened up Burnham and Highbridge with floral displays and art this year.
Burnham-On-Sea’s Mayor Bill Hancock was presented with a South West In Bloom silver award which was awarded to Burnham last month, as we reported here. The award was handed over by Burnham In Bloom’s Joanne Brown.
Burnham and Highbridge Mayor Bill Hancock told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “I’d like to thank everyone who has won and taken part in the competition this year – it’s great to have our towns looking as colourful as possible. It is a great testament to our community that so many join in each year.”
Burnham In Bloom organisers Dave Perrett and Richard Young were thanked for their enthusiastic long-running involvement in the competition.
The Decanter, for community work in the town, was presented to Elliott Withers and the Chairman’s Shield for the most points went to Mrs P Wing. The Mayor’s Cup for community involvement went to Phil Smith.
Full winners list from Burnham In Bloom Awards 2017:
Category A – Group of Houses
1 104 & 105 Worston R’d, Highbridge (Paul Phillips & Marlene Hand) & 2 Blakes Cres (Wendy Styles)
2 2,3,4&6 Sunny Lawn, Burnham
3 16 &17 Marwood Close, Burnham (Philip Hemming 16 & Catherine Voysey 17)
Category B – Hanging Baskets
1 Mrs D. Salmon, 3 Sunny Lawn, Burnham
2 S. Charles, 7 Chapel Street, Burnham
3 Mrs D. Ashfold, 1 Manor Drive, Berrow
4 Mr G. Brooks, 7 Aldwych Close, Burnham
Category C – Balcony
1 Mrs E. Rouse, 6 Sunny Lawn, Burnham
2 Mrs. I Minchin, 14 Churchill Close, Burnham
3 Mr M. Clarke, 57C Berrow Road, Burnham
Category D – Window Boxes
1 Mrs P. Eyre, 11 Summerville Terrace, Burnham
2 Mrs P. Wing, 21 Pembroke Close, Burnham
3 Mrs V. Watts, 16 Kiln Drive, Highbridge
Category E- Containers
1 Mr J. Bowden, 22 Osborne Walk, Burnham
2 Mrs P. Wing, 21 Pembroke Close, Burnham
3 Mrs M. Hand, 2 Brunels Way, Highbridge
Category F – Unusual Containers
1 Mrs G. Cruickshank, 4 Sunny Lawn, Burnhama (Golf bag)
2 Mrs V. Watts, 16 Kiln Drive, Highbridge (Bicycle)
3 Mrs D. Salmon, 3 Sunny Lawn, Burnham (Bras)
Category G – Front Gardens
1 Mrs P. Wing, 21 Pembroke Close, Burnham
2 Sonia Withers, Elm Tree Farm, Bristol Road, Edithmead
3 Mrs G. Cruickshank, 4 Sunny Lawn, Burnham
4 Mrs V. Watts, 16 Kiln Drive, Highbridge
5= Mrs C. Martin, 3 St Peters Road, Burnham
5= Mr P. Collins, 26 Mendip Way, Burnham
Category J – Hanging Baskets (Commercial)
1 Home Farm Holiday Village, Edithmead
2 Beaufort House, Rectory Road, Burnham
3 Basonbridge Inn – Fiona Bray
Category K – Best Overall (Commercial)
1 Home Farm Holiday Village – Mrs G. Atkinson
2 Beaufort House, Rectory Road, Burnham
3 Basonbridge Inn – Fiona Bray
Category L – Unusual Containers (Commercial)
1 Salt Express, Bristol Road, Edithmead (Mad Hatters Tea Party)
2 Home Farm Holiday Village (Wishing Well)
Category M – Shops Burnham-On-Sea.com
1 Coffee Corner, Abingdon Street, Burnham
Category N – Holiday Villages
1 Home Farm Holiday Village (Mrs. G. Atkinson)
2 Sandyglade Holiday Park, Berrow
3 Retreat Caravan Park, Berrow Road, Burnham
Category O – Residential Homes & Flats
1= Beaufort House Residential Home, Rectory Road, Burnham
1= Kathleen Chambers House, 97 Berrow Road, Burnham
Category P – Public Houses
1 Bason Bridge Inn, Bason Bridge
2 Victoria Hotel, Victoria Street, Burnham
3 Dunstan House, Love Lane, Burnham
Category Q – Garages
1 G.H. Tyres, 31-35 Adam Street, Burnham
Category R – Guest Houses
1 Sherwood Guest House, 42 Berrow Road, Burnham
2 St Aubyns, 11 Berrow Road, Burnham
School Competition Painting – 6 and Under
1. Evie Johnstone Age 5 Burnham Infants School 2. Jacob Powell Age 5 St Joseph’s
3 Sophia Morley age 5 St Joseph’s 4 Connor Roberts Age 6 St Joseph’s
Age 7 to 9
1. Charlie Macinnes Age 9 Berrow School 2. Isabelle Smith Age 8 Berrow School
3 Hannah Rufus Age 8 Berrow School 4 Natalie Nguyen Age 7 Burnham Infants School
Age 10 & over
1. Jodie Hillier Age 11 Berrow School 2 Megan Taylor Age 11 Berrow School
3. Lily Wilkins Age 10 Berrow School 4 Coadey Power Age 11 St Joseph’s
School Shield – Berrow School
School Cup – St Josephs
Chairman’s Shield (most points) – Mrs P. Wing
Decanter – Elliott Withers
Mayor’s Cup – Phil Smith
Public Building – Town Council
