Press Release Hutton Cranswick Village in Bloom
Yorkshire in Bloom 2024
Hutton Cranswick Village in Bloom wins Gold at the Yorkshire in Bloom Award Ceremony in Tadcaster.
Yorkshire in Bloom, celebrating 60 years of activity, held the award ceremony at the Riley Smith Hall in Tadcaster on Thursday 26th September. Hutton Cranswick achieved this award through the hard of work of the In Bloom team, volunteers from The Spar Shop and enthusiastic help from the local Beaver and Cub Scouts.
Hutton Cranswick Station, entering a new award for stations and transport hubs, also won Gold. This was achieved due to the hard work of many volunteers: the In Bloom team, KCOM and students from Hymers College. Funding from Northern Rail paid for much of the infrastructure.
Five businesses in the village also entered in their relevant categories and received the following awards:
The Farm Shop - Gold
“The entrance ….is enhanced by large containers of vibrant healthy plants” “the wildflower area is delightful and a haven for wildlife.”
James White Butchers – Silver Gilt
“This tiny space on the main street has planting maximised to its full potential”
Paul Harrison cars – Silver
“The forecourt of this business has a prominent display … of troughs of annuals in psychedelic colours for the 60s look”
The SPAR Shop – Silver Gilt
“A pleasant entrance area has been created by the store…The matching troughs were well planted”
White Horse pub – Silver Gilt
“This popular pub …has a very good colourful display of plants in tubs, containers and hanging baskets”
Finally, Hutton Cranswick in Bloom won a 2024 Yorkshire Rose
Discretionary – Sixty Somethings Award, celebrating 60 years of blooming friendship.
In Bloom works all the year round in Hutton Cranswick and welcomes volunteers and community groups taking part in the In Bloom work in the village.