Derry businesses urged to take part in City Centre Initiative floral competition

City Centre Initiative has announced the launch of the highly anticipated Floral Competition 2024, aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the city centre and its surrounding areas for both residents and visitors.

Sponsored by Altnagelvin Garden & Pet Centre, the Floral Competition 2024 offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals, neighbourhoods, and businesses to display their creativity, horticultural skills, and dedication to making the city an enjoyable place to live, work, and visit.

Jim Roddy, CEO of City Centre Initiative, remarked, "The City Centre Floral Competition is a wonderful way to bring the city centre community together. The effort and dedication of the participants significantly enhance the city's streetscape. Last year, we witnessed stunning floral and garden displays from residents and businesses fostering a true sense of community spirit as many areas and neighbours collaborated to beautify their surroundings. I'm excited to see what this year will bring."

City Centre Initiative invites everyone, from seasoned gardeners to novices, to join this floral celebration. It's a chance to showcase your creativity and contribute to the visual transformation of our city.

Registrations and nominations are now open in the following categories: Large Garden (e.g., hotels, churches, charities), City Centre Business (use of pots, planters, and baskets), and Residential Gardens. Each category will have gold, silver, and bronze winners, who will receive vouchers from Altnagelvin Garden and Pet Centre.

The deadline for entries is Friday, 26th July 2024, with judging taking place week commencing 29th July 2024. The prize-giving ceremony will be held in the Mayor’s Parlour on Tuesday, 6th August.

To register or nominate a garden, visit www.cciderry-londonderry.com/floral-competition, call City Centre Initiative at 028 7136 0169, or email [email protected].