Friends of East Midlands in Bloom

07/04/2026

We're launching a new award category this year, for Railway Stations and Transport Hubs. If you are involved in brightening up your local station, please get in touch with [email protected] or check out the entry form

This is information for Shops, Businesses, Hotels, Parks, Holiday venues etc that may wish to be judged against the EMiB criteria.

23/02/2026

Entering this year's East Midlands in Bloom competition? It's never too early to send us your completed entry form! The closing date is the end of March.

This page contains downloadable information and application forms relating to entry into EMiB. A new page is now available containing information solely applicable to EMiB judges, as such it is password protected. EMiB Guidelines for Judges and Entrants EMiB Safeguarding Guidance EMiB-Entry-Form EMi...

13/01/2026

Remember to book your places for our annual seminar at Newark Town Hall on Wednesday 25th February. We have a great line-up of speakers, so don't miss out!

07/01/2026

Hello Bloom groups! Our 2026 entry form is now available on the website. So if it's not the weather for gardening, why not stay cosy and complete your form early. We look forward to receiving it!

This page contains downloadable information and application forms relating to entry into EMiB. A new page is now available containing information solely applicable to EMiB judges, as such it is password protected. EMiB Guidelines for Judges and Entrants EMiB Safeguarding Guidance EMiB-Entry-Form EMi...

22/12/2025

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and sending best wishes for 2026. We look forward to seeing you next year!

31/10/2025

Congratulations to Uppingham In Bloom on achieving a Gold Award in the Britain in Bloom finals. What a wonderful achievement! TV presenter and garden designer Arit Anderson presented the award to Mike Thornhill and Keith Dunne from Uppingham.

29/10/2025

The team of volunteer gardeners at Treetops Hospice (complete with Milly the Border Terrier) are celebrating another great result in the 'It's Your Neighbourhood' Awards - with Level 5 Outstanding yet again this year.

27/10/2025

We had a lovely afternoon celebrating the achievements of 'It's Your Neighbourhood' groups across Notts and Derbyshire. The event was kindly hosted by Treetops Hospice and their enthusiastic volunteer gardening team.
One of the latest groups to join us is of Nottingham Road Cemetery - Derby. Scott, Jane and Amanda were presented with the group's certificate, report and garden voucher from East Midlands in Bloom.

22/10/2025

Edwinstowe in Bloom are having fun with their 'Inspiring Women of Edwinstowe' scarecrow competition! Women past and present are being celebrated, right across the community. Take a look at their page to see many more wonderful entries.

16/10/2025

Loughborough has an incredible 32 'It's Your Neighbourhood' groups all working hard to improve their own areas. They received their certificates and reports this week at a series of events across Loughborough - congratulations everyone!

16/10/2025

What a great autumn display in support of Edwinstowe in Bloom