Peacock Theme for Corsham In Bloom

Chairman for Corsham in Bloom, Ruth Hopkinson, expanded on

the ideas and themes surrounding Corsham In Bloom this year. Activities have

been taking place and are being planned around the town to show the town at its

most vibrant and brightest. If you know or have been involved in one then share

it with us.

"What happens with the South West in Bloom and Britain

in Bloom is that different towns and villages are put into categories with

similar sized dwelling places," said Mrs Hopkinson. "It's like the

Chelsea Flower Show, it's not a competition."

The town has been rather successful in recent years the

Chairman explained:  "We have had a

mixture of Silver and Silver Gilt." The aim is for a Silver Gilt this year

and to achieve it a new theme is being tried and tested: "We have a theme

and that theme is peacocks. The idea is that the planting scheme actually

reflects the sort of colours in a peacock."

The rich and deep greens, blues and various other colours

associated with the peacock will be draped around the town in various planters

and boarders and you can get involved.

"It's not a town councillor run thing but we meet at

the town council," said Mrs Hopkinson, "If anyone wishes to get

involved they can contact me through the town council."

The chairman added: "We are trying to get as many

people involved as possible."