Calne In Bloom Entry Form

Garden and Allotment Competition

Calne in Bloom 2026
Calne in Bloom provides an opportunity to celebrate those residents and groups that keep Calne looking beautiful, clean and tidy by entering our

Garden and Allotment Competition.

You are welcome to enter your own garden, or you can nominate a garden (permission needed for back garden). There are certificates and prizes to be won with awards ranging from Silver Gilt to ‘Best in Show'.
Special Awards - Presented at the discretion of the judges include the Best in Show and the Rosemary Coomes Cup with a focus on Wildlife Friendly, Environmentally Responsible and Sustainable Gardening.

What the judges are looking for?
Entries will be marked based on a range of criteria, including:
✔️ Impact of colour and design – How visually striking and well-planned is your space?
✔️ Variety & use of plants – A good mix of plants used creatively.
✔️ Condition, care & sustainability – Well-maintained gardens with eco-friendly practices.
✔️ Originality & effort – Unique ideas and a clear passion for gardening.
✔️ Use & tidiness of space – Effective use of space with a neat, welcoming appearance.

By entering your private garden(s) into the competition, you are giving permission for our judges and support staff to access your garden for judging purposes.

Individual Entry
Name of person entering

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone number
Address (Either the private garden or allotment where you wish our judges to visit)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town (this must be in Calne)County

Postcode
Allotment Plot (if also entering your private garden(s))
Help our judges find you
You can add a what3words link here or useful information you think will help us to visit you
Select which categories you wish to enter
Applying

Entries should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday 7 June 2026. Entries received after the deadline will not be valid.

Judging

All applicants will be contacted prior to the judges visits in mid/late July 2026. Please note that this could be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions.

Presentation of Awards

All entrants will be invited to the Calne in Bloom awards evening held in September 2026 (exact date TBC). Results will be announced at the ceremony and published in the press and on social media shortly afterwards.

Group/Community, Education or Business Entry
Name of group/organisation/business
E-mail
example@example.com
Contact Number
phone number
Address (where you wish our judges to visit)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town (this must be in Calne)County

Postcode
Group/Community entries
Help our judges find you
You can add a what3words link here or useful information you think will help us to visit you
Applying

Entries should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday 7 June 2026. Entries received after the deadline will not be valid.

Judging

All applicants will be contacted prior to the judges visits in mid/late July 2026. Please note that this could be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions.

Presentation of Awards

All entrants will be invited to the Calne in Bloom awards evening held in September 2026 (exact date TBC). Results will be announced at the ceremony and published in the press and on social media shortly afterwards.

Submit your entry now!

Please wait to hear from us with more information in the coming months.
Information disclosure

Here at Calne Town Council we take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer the Calne in Bloom Garden and Allotment competition and to provide any information you request from us.

What we need: Your name, address and contact details.

Why we need it: We need your name and address for the judges to attend.

If you would like us to delete the information we hold or have any questions: Please contact Calne Town Council 01249 814000 or email calne@calne.gov.uk
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