Preston Park have once again done very well in the South & South East in Bloom (SSEiB) competition results for 2025. Friends of Preston Park (FoPP) entered the Rose Garden in the In Your Neighbourhood category and the Rockery in the Small Parks category.
This is the second year of entry for the Rose Garden and the hard work of all the volunteers, CityParks workers, gardeners and rangers, paid off with a successful jump from Level 4 to Level 5. This is classed as Outstanding, and we couldn’t be prouder! Volunteers Chris Such and Anne Halifax went along to collect our precious award.
Meanwhile, the Rockery has had success in this competition before, but with a significant break, it is amazing news to notify residents that the garden was awarded Silver Gilt in what is a stiff competition. Gardener Andy Jeavons and Hugh Johnson, a dedicated volunteer, were on hand to proudly receive the new award.
Additionally, the Stanford and Cleveland Community Garden, based on the corner of Cleveland Road was also presented a Level 5 (Outstanding) award for their fantastic community garden, also maintained by volunteers. Debbie Pryor and Sue Lacey , who also volunteers in the Preston Park Rose Garden, received their award.
The SSEiB awards ceremony was held in the Garden Room at RHS Gardens Wisley and was a fantastic opportunity for those attending to admire the beauty and passion of the wonderful gardens there.
We encourage all our members and residents to take a visit and see what you think of all the vital hard work to keep these much-loved green urban spaces within our city looking so good. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or a member should contact FoPP via our website.
