FARNHAM Town Council is celebrating the news that Farnham in Bloom has again been nominated to take part in this year’s Britain in Bloom UK finals.

South East in Bloom nominated Farnham to the national finals of the competition following the regional stage of judging in 2015. Farnham is the only town in Surrey to be taking part and will be representing the South East.

The theme for this year’s Britain in Bloom is ‘greening up’ grey spaces and the focus will be on how gardens and green areas can support health and happiness.

Stephen Hill, lead member for Farnham in Bloom said: “We are thrilled that Farnham has been chosen to enter Britain in Bloom 2016 and are honoured to be able to show not only what we do but, more importantly, the contribution made by the wider community.

“Although I am sure that nobody would disagree that the flower containers and hanging baskets enhance the town centre and surrounding villages, Farnham in Bloom is about so much more than flowers. Over the past 26 years, one of the major benefits we have seen grow is pride of place.

“We have many ideas for this year’s entry and would like to see lots of people getting involved.”

Anybody who is interested in being part of this year’s entry is invited to an information event at Farnham Town Council on Thursday, February 25, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. To register, interested parties should email [email protected].