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County Councillor Watling South

Borough Member for Wilnecote

Residents of the Wincrest House Sheltered Housing Scheme took part in the 1st Wincrest Sheltered Housing Bungalow Garden Competition on Wednesday 19th August sponsored by the local residents association the Wilnecote & Hockley Action Group.

Committee members were joined by the Deputy Mayor of Tamworth Cllr Lee Bates to judge the event which saw 7 entries take place and gardens were judged on variety, care, overall appearance, and creativity.   The winner was Mr Charles Winn of 12 Cottage Walk who received a luxury gardeners hamper there was runners up prizes also for all those that took part in the competition.

The Wilnecote & Hockley Action group were keen to sponsor the event when they first heard about it at their regular local residents association meeting held every last Wednesday of the month 7pm Wilnecote High School.

Chairman Graham Holt said “We are keen to get involved in community activity, getting involved in these kind of events help promote community pride but also help the local area which is a good thing for those taking part.”

Deputy Mayor Cllr Lee Bates said “The garden competition was a joint idea from local residents, myself and Housing at Tamworth Borough Council.  The competition was a success and was of benefit to all who took part.  May I take this opportunity to thank everyone involved and look forward to next year’s contest.”