Council gardeners pick up a Bronze medal at the RHS Tatton Flower Show
Lancaster City Council has dug up yet another medal at the RHS Tatton Flower show.
Lancaster City Council has dug up yet another medal at the RHS Tatton Flower show.
This year's entry, 'Bring Me Sunshine', picked up a Bronze medal in the National Flowerbed Competition.
Although the award does not quite reach last year's dizzying heights of Gold, it is still a major achievement.
Paul Cocker, operation's manager of the Grounds Maintenance Team, which put together the display, said: "Once again we have come away with a medal at this prestigious show. Although we are all slightly disappointed not to have gained a gold for a second year running, it still demonstrates that we are up there with the best in the country at producing stunning floral displays."
The theme of this year's entry is entitled "Bring me football" and celebrates Morecambe FC’s achievement in gaining promotion to the Football League.
It features a colourful display of flowers laid out in the shape of Morecambe FC’s Christie Park.
In the centre of the pitch, a replica of the famous sculpture of Eric Morecambe which adorns the seafront, looks out over the stands.
Coun Jon Barry, cabinet member with responsibility for City Council (Direct) Services, added: "The team responsible for putting together the display should feel proud of themselves for achieving yet another medal in one of the toughest competitions around.
"One of the joys of the RHS Tatton Flower Show is that it gives us the chance to showcase the district to thousands of people and encourage them to pay us a visit."
Date Updated: 19/03/09