Gardens and Allotments Competition

 


Calne in Bloom is an exciting enterprise between Calne Town Council and local community gardening/conservation groups. 

Our gardens and allotments competition is open for entries. To enter, download the PDF form below, before completing and returning via email or to Calne Town Council at Bank House.


You can return completed forms to:

Calne Town Council, Bank House, The Strand, Calne SN11 0EN
or email them to us at calne@calne.gov.uk

If you need the form in another format, please contact us at: calneinbloom@gmail.com

If you would like more information regarding volunteering for any of our groups, entering your garden into our annual competition please contact calne@calne.gov.uk


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