Our Mission
East Grinstead in Bloom is a group of local residents whose aims are to improve the local environment for the benefit of all. It is aligned with South & South East in Bloom, which in turn reflects the aims of Britain in Bloom, a long-standing environmental enterprise.
Britain in Bloom
Britain in Bloom is the largest horticultural campaign in Europe and each year involves hundreds of enthusiastic communities across the UK, from the smallest village to the largest city.
Lasting improvements to their local environments through horticultural good practice, environmental friendliness, community involvement and sustainability are the aims.
This campaign encompasses floral displays, permanent landscaping, biodiversity, street and neighbourhood cleanliness, recycling promotion and encouraging all forms of community participation.
We are always looking for new members to join us on projects, even if you only have a couple of hours a month to spare, every pair of hands make a difference.
History
In the 1960’s The British Tourist Board established a Britain in Bloom competition whereby towns compete for best summer flower displays.
In early 1980 the Tidy Britain Group – now call Keep Britain Tidy – became involved and brought an emphasis on street cleanliness and responsible use of natural resources.
In 2002 the Royal Horticultural Society contributed its input to what is now a yearly activity voluntarily engaged upon by some 3 million residents in some 1400 communities across the UK.
RHS operates an overall Britain in Bloom Campaign establishing guidelines and awards prizes to communities.
The UK is split up into 16 regions and each of these runs their yearly campaign with the winning regional communities going through to the Britain in Bloom final.
East Grinstead is in the South & South East in Bloom region. S&SEB provide guidelines and judge communities in the area and prizes presented in September.
Meet the Team
East Grinstead in Bloom is a volunteer organisation, made up of local residents who all bring their own expertise to the group.
Norman Mockford
Treasurer
Norman Mockford was born and bred in East Grinstead and was a Director of Blindmasters UK. His previous employments also include Financial advisor, specialist paint technician and property maintenance contractor.
Norman was the Chairman of the Imberhorne and Baldwins neighbourhood panel and also a Town and District councillor.
Norman now holds the position of Treasurer of East Grinstead in Bloom where he works tirelessly mowing the lawns in the community gardens.
Norman also serves on the Tag Team holding the position of Publicity Officer.
Julie Mockford
Chairman
Julie has been involved with East Grinstead In Bloom since 1992 and has been chairman since 2012.
