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Manor Walks takes gold in Northumbria in Bloom

PINK PETUNIAS, red geraniums and purple pansies are amongst the array of flowers that have helped Manor Walks clinch a Gold Award in the ‘Northumbria in Bloom’ competition 2013.

Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure in Cramlington impressed judges with its large wheelbarrow displays of brightly coloured flowers and shrubs positioned around the outside of the centre, and walked away with the special award gold medal in the Shopping Precincts and Retail Parks category.

Manor Walks’ general manager, Bruno Coppola said: “We are delighted to have won the gold award in this prestigious competition. I’d like to thank our staff and volunteers who helped put the displays together to brighten up our shopping and leisure complex.

“Manor Walks is based in the heart of Cramlington and we feel it’s extremely important to take pride in our position within the community. On-site we conduct our own water harvesting and encourage natural pollination, so we’re extremely proud our efforts for sustainability have been recognised with maximum points in this category.

“It’s humbling to know our way of celebrating and caring for the community is being achieved as we work together to make a difference not just for today but for the next generation.”

During this year’s competition over 70 places were visited by Northumbria in Bloom judges in the spring and summer, and the overall results reflected steady improvement in the North East. In total 26 villages, towns and cities achieved gold certificates, and over 100 special awards were awarded the gold standard.

Chairman of Northumbria in Bloom, Eileen Burn said: “This year’s competition has been a triumph of sunshine, warm temperatures and hardworking volunteers in communities in co-operation with their local councils. Our judges this year have discovered countless examples of enterprise and initiative.”

Next year will be the 50th anniversary of Northumbria in Bloom and Britain in Bloom.With over 100 retailers including Northumberland’s only multiplex cinema and a great range of family restaurants as well as high street favourites, independent stores and free parking, Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure in Cramlington offers a huge amount of choice.

To keep up-to-date on Manor Walks visit www.manorwalks.co.uk, like the official Facebook page and follow @ManorWalks on Twitter

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure .