GARDENERS in Bidston Village are going for gold after the area was nominated for a sixth Northwest In Bloom award.
Bidston has won the silver award in the Best Small Village category for the past five years and is up for another accolade. All will be revealed during a ceremony at Southport theatre and convention centre on October 30.
Jim Crabtree and Peter Crawford with letter confirming nomination for Northwest In Bloom award. Picture: Paul Heaps
Bidston Labour councillor Jim Crabtree told the Globe this afternoon: "It's great news that we have been nominated for this award, for the sixth year runnning.
"It's a real credit to the villagers who have all worked together to achieve this award. So, I just want to say thanks very much to them.
"At the moment, we haven’t been told whether we are in for a silver or gold award. I’m hoping it will be a gold, but we will have to wait and see."
Enjoying the smell of success: Tiffany Dixon, aged seven, celebrates Bidston Village nomination this afternoon. Picture: Paul Heaps
Among those celebrating is Lynne O’Brien, has lived in the village for 52 years. She was born in the school house and moved across the road to her current home, Church Farm.
"People have worked hard in the village to achieve this accolade and that work has paid off. I’m really pleased to have been able to play a part in that success."
Below: Residents in Bidston Village with letter confirming nomination for Northwest In Bloom award. Picture: Paul Heaps
Above: Bidston Village resident Dawn Speed in her garden this afternoon. Picture: Paul Heaps
Ellie Baxter moved into the area with husband a year ago. Ellie said: "We were welcomed into the village straight away and have really enjoyed being part of the community spirit that has resulted in us being nominated for this award."
Peter Crawford, chair of the village community association, said: "It's a testament to the work that has been stimulated by Jim Crabtree, who inspired the village to come together."
Ian Ross has lived in the village for more than 50 years. He said: "I've seen many changes. When I first came to the village, there were thatched houses.
"Although they have now gone, the village has remained the same and is one of the best untouched villages in the country. I would love it to receive a gold award."
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