The visit allowed the bloom group to show the judges what had already been carried out as part of the project and what the aims are for the rest of the year and in the future.

Joy Allen, chairwoman of Bishop Auckland and Coundon in Bloom, said : “We have some extremely talented individuals living and working in the area that have freely shared their skills and expertise for the benefit of the project.

“It’s this willingness to come together and make a difference that has enabled us to achieve so much in a short space of time.”

Charlie Kay, deputy chairman of the group, added: “The visit has gone really well. The judges seemed really impressed with what we are doing.

“It is not just about planting flowers, it is about bringing the community together and engaging with different people.”

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