The 2024 Felixstowe in Flower Awards Ceremony was held at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club on October 17, 2024, marking the 39th year of the initiative. Since 1985, Felixstowe in Flower has been brightening Felixstowe every summer, and this year’s event showcased many brilliant entries from the community.
The competitions, free to enter, included a diverse range of projects from local schools, allotments, businesses, care homes, and private gardens. Below are the categories and their winners:
School Competitions:
Nursery School Competition – Gro-Bag: Fairfield School
Nursery School Competition – Project: Fairfield School
School’s Gro-Bag Competition: Colneis Junior School
School’s Environmental Project: Felixstowe School
Best Sunflower: Riley Brewster
School Painting Competitions:
Infants:
Highly Commended: Jack Taylor and Olive Cobb
Runners Up: Ivy Race, Flora Thieman, Evie Smith-Howell, and Finley Clapp
Winner: Stanley Askew and James Taylor
Juniors:
Highly Commended: Harmony Pearson and Amber B
Runners Up: Raluca Petrule, Arthur Crean, Sahmir, Ruby N, and Hope S
Winner: Julian Rigider
Open to All Ages:
Small Private Garden: Val White
Best Container: Wendy Webb
Town Centre – Best Private Garden: Wendy Webb
Commercial with Garden: Peewit Caravan Park
Commercial Best Container: Peewit Caravan Park
Residential Home: Harbour Manor Care Home
Best Sustainable Bedding: David Bloom
Best Use of Colour: David Bloom
Seaside Theme: Peewit Caravan Park
Public House: The Grosvenor
Allotment Competitions:
Best New Entry: Alyson Limpkin-Challis
Best Allotment – Cowpasture: David Smith
Best Allotment – Best Allotment: Val Wallace
Best Overall: David Smith
Finale:
Best Newcomer: David Bloom
Best of the Best: David Bloom
Cllr David Rowe, Mayor of Felixstowe, expressed his congratulations: “I congratulate everyone who took part in Felixstowe in Flower this year – especially those who won an Award. There were some fantastic entries, and it is always a delight to see your beautiful floral displays. My thanks also go to every individual and business who sponsored a tub, basket, or trough this year, brightening up the town and making Felixstowe a more vibrant place for residents and visitors alike. Your support is greatly appreciated.”
Looking ahead, 2025 will mark the 40th anniversary of Felixstowe in Flower. If you’d like to be involved by sponsoring a tub, trough, or basket, or by entering one of our free competitions, please visit www.felixstowe.gov.uk/felixstowe-in-flower for more information.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of Felixstowe in Flower!