Tatton MP George Osborne joined Helen Yates and Ruth McNulty of Incredible Edible and Wilmslow In Bloom during their tour of local businesses, voluntary groups and schools on Friday, 4th December.
The Chancellor congratulated the volunteers on their recent wins in the RHS North West In Bloom competition, having taken home a Gold Award along with the trophy for Best Community Effort. In addition, the Friends of the Carrs won a Thriving award in the It's Your Neighbourhood category and the Village category saw Styal take home a Silver and Chorley a Bronze award.
Speaking about their future plans Ruth McNulty, Chair of Wilmslow In Bloom, explained that their chosen theme for 2016 is 'Butterflies & Bees' with plans for pollinating plants, bug huts, edible crops. Whilst Helen Yates, Secretary of Wilmslow In Bloom, explained to the Chancellor that their long-term goal is to be selected by the Bloom judges to represent the north west in the nationals.
Ruth McNulty said "Next year we particularly want to commemorate the anniversary of the breaking of the Enigma code. Alan Turing was a resident here in Wilmslow and a local group is working on a dedicated floral display to mark this achievement and our pride that we have in his legacy. We are looking forward to sharing the initial designs for the planting."
George Osborne said: "I have seen first-hand the incredible work the Edible Wilmslow in Bloom team does in our community, engaging local people in making Wilmslow a great place to live. Congratulations to all of the volunteers."
Photo: (l-r) Caroline Dumville, Denise Valente, Helen Yates, George Osborne, Ruth McNulty and Cllr Rod Menlove.
