Category: Community

We were very upset when someone vandalised a wonderful 50-year old magnolia tree along the boundary of Coronation Park, which had to be felled. We raised funds to plant a new one – a gorgeous 15ft high Magnolia ‘Galaxy’ tree. It arrived in Dartmouth on a low loader in January, and now in early April […]

For many weeks during  late Winter and early Spring Dartmouth has been full of daffodils planted by us in boats and containers around Dartmouth. Gradually they are being replaced with tulips.             Along College Way as you drive into town there are thousands of daffodils in Spring to make a cheerful welcoming sight. They […]

It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards 2017 South West in Bloom’s It’s Your Neighbourhood awards recognise community effort by volunteers in creating floral displays and green spaces. They are a crucial part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom programme, and the South West has more entries than any other region. ‘Dartmouth Green Partnerships entered 15 […]

Dartmouth Green Partnerships applauds floral efforts in town Dartmouth Green Partnerships has in the past made Town Awards for what its members have judged to be the best floral displays in different categories. This is always difficult as it depends on timing – too early and the display may still be developing, too late and […]

  Dartmouth gained top awards for many of the RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood entries. These important awards reward communities coming together to improve their surroundings and the South West has a total of more than 600, more than any other region in Britain in Bloom. Dartmouth entered a total of 11 out of which seven […]

Town Awards 2013 The town’s floral displays gardens and green spaces were judged by the Committee of Dartmouth Green Partnerships which awarded prizes in 10 categories and two special awards (see below). The awards took place at the AGM on Friday 7 March 2014 at the Guildhall. More than 60 people applauded the efforts of […]