Together let's keep the Bailiwick Blooming

Last week, RHS judges once again travelled across our beautiful islands to assess entries in the Bailiwick in Bloom Competition. They saw colourful displays, well-tended public spaces, thriving community projects and, above all, the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who give their time to make our Bailiwick an attractive place we are all proud to call home.

The parish and community groups taking part deserve enormous credit. Their enthusiasm, commitment and hard work are what make Bailiwick in Bloom such a success, and the winning entry will go on to represent our islands in the RHS Britain in Bloom Competition where we have previously achieved numerous gold awards.

What many people may not realise is the Floral Guernsey Foundation, the Bailiwick affiliate of the Royal Horticultural Society, has quietly supported this work for more than three decades. We have encouraged community participation, promoted environmental enhancement, supported education, celebrated volunteers and helped showcase the very best of our islands. Our role has never simply been about flowers. It has always been about creating places where people feel proud to live, work and visit.

Earlier last year, many people were saddened to learn that the long-standing government funding which had supported Floral Guernsey had come to an end. We are extremely grateful that a reduced level of funding has since been secured, giving us some stability for the next three years. However, it is not enough on its own to sustain everything we do or to allow us to continue developing projects that benefit the whole community.

Floral Guernsey is now inviting Guernsey's business community to become part of their future. Supporting Floral Guernsey is not simply sponsoring flowers. It is investing in community, environmental improvement, biodiversity, education, horticultural heritage and the wellbeing of everyone who lives in and visits our islands. Attractive surroundings enhance our quality of life, create a warm welcome for visitors and reinforce the sense of place that makes the Bailiwick so special.

Floral Guernsey has always been powered by volunteers, generosity and a shared pride in our islands. We are now asking our business community to become part of that story. Whether through major partnership or a more modest annual contribution, every business can help ensure that Floral Guernsey continues to flourish for generations to come. In return, we will be pleased to recognise and promote those organisations that choose to invest in the future of our Bailiwick.

As this year's Bailiwick in Bloom judging comes to an end we invite everyone to look around, appreciate what our volunteers achieve and consider how much poorer our islands would be without their efforts. Together, we can ensure that this tradition continues, not just for this year, but for many years to come.

Businesses interested in becoming Floral Guernsey Partners are invited to contact us to discuss how they can help keep the Bailiwick blooming.

Please email [email protected]

 “For over 30 years, Floral Guernsey has helped keep our islands blooming. With your support, we can ensure they continue to bloom for generations to come”