Bampton in Bloom: Achievements
Achievements since 1971
Bampton has had a reputation for its floral displays for over 40 years, and during that time the town has won a remarkable number of awards for its efforts.
1971 |
Ayre Cup |
1972 |
Abiss Trophy |
1973 |
Ayre Cup |
1974 |
Gordon Ford Cup |
1975 |
Ayre Cup |
1976 |
Gordon Ford Cup and National Winner |
1977 |
Ayre Cup and National Contestant |
1978 |
Abiss Trophy and National Contestant |
1979 |
Past Winners Trophy and National Contestant |
1980 |
Abiss Trophy and National Contestant |
1981 |
Past Winners Trophy and National Contestant |
1982 |
Whitbread Trophy and National Contestant |
1984 |
West Country Building Society Cup and National Contestant |
1985 |
Ayre Cup |
1986 |
Gordon Ford Cup |
1987 |
Whitbread Trophy |
1988 |
Wm. Bruford Cup |
1989 |
Abiss Trophy and National Winner |
1990 |
Past Winners Trophy |
1991 |
Cox Cup and National Winner |
1992 |
Abiss Trophy |
1993 |
Abiss Trophy and National Winner |
1994 |
Cox Cup |
1995 |
Abiss Certificate |
1996 |
Cox Cup |
1997 |
Cox Cup and National Contestant |
1998 |
West Country Tourist Board Salver and National Winner |
1999 |
South West Regional Winner |
2000 |
National Winner |
2002 |
RHS Gold Medal Winner, South West in Bloom |
2003 |
RHS Gold Medal Winner, South West in Bloom |
2004 |
RHS Gold Medal Winner, South West in Bloom |
2005 |
RHS Gold Medal Winner, South West in Bloom |
2006 |
RHS Silver-Gilt medal, South West in Bloom |
2007 |
RHS Gold Medal Winner, South West in Bloom |
You will see from the above that over the years, the competitions have slightly changed. The current situation is:
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South West In Bloom |
This competition, run by the South West Tourism Board in cooperation with the Royal Horticultural Society, covers cities, towns, and villages in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bath, Bristol, and Wiltshire. We used to compete for the 'Cox Cup' for villages with a population from 1,000 to 1,999. The entrant who gains the highest number of points from all of the eleven population categories is presented with the 'Abiss Trophy', the top award. From 2002: R.H.S. Medals are now given for villages reaching various standards - for a gold award, this requires over 85% of the points.
