At the Annual Awards Ceremony for the South and South East in Bloom Competition on 5 September 2007, Rustington was presented with not only a Gold Award for this year's entry, but also the Category's Overall Winner Award. What a great achievement. The Woodlands Recreation Ground was also presented with a Silver Gilt Award in the Parks (Recreation/Small) Category. The Judges Special Discretionary Award for Community Involvement was made to the Church Farm Gardens Estate, in the centre of the Village.

Certificates of Excellence were also awarded to 1st Rustington Scout Group, Arun U3A (Beach Wardens), Church Farm Gardens Ltd, Georgian Gardens Community Primary School, Mr B Lee, Little Explorers Pre-school, Overstrand West Estates, Rustington-In-Bloom Committee, Rustington Methodist Church, Summerlea Community Primary School, The Oak Community Project, Mrs S Weston, The Windmill Inn, Youth Offending Team and Zachary Merton League of Friends, for their most important contributions towards the success of the Rustington entry.

Britain in Bloom 2008

In 2007 Rustington achieved a Gold Award in the South and South East in Bloom Competition - one of only nine given across the whole of the South and South East of England.  As a result we have been invited to participate in the prestigious Britain in Bloom campaign, an invitation which has been accepted with much pride.

The In-Bloom Campaign is really “stepping-up a gear” this year, with preparations progressing for the Village’s entry in both the Britain-in-Bloom and South and South East in Bloom Competitions.

Confirmed projects this year include a major permanent landscaping project in Ash Lane to replace the majority of the overgrown and diseased shrubs and trees.  The clearance works have been undertaken by members of the Youth Offending Team and The Oak Community Project, which has obviously reduced costs significantly. The Oak Community Project will also be assisting Ferring Nurseries with the new planting in this area, and the Committee is extremely grateful for all of this help.

The roundabout in Mill Lane has also benefited from some floral enhancement.

The South and South East in Bloom judging will take place on Friday 11 July 2008 and the Britain in Bloom judges will be carrying out judging of the Village on Friday 8 August 2008.

So, please be vigilant and play your part in ensuring the success for the Village, not just in the South of England, but across the entire Country.

Rustington in Bloom - Sponsorship

We are funded by a small budget from our Parish Council, sponsorship from local companies, donations and fund raising events organised by the In-Bloom Committee.  So now we are appealing to you for help with sponsorship or donations of any kind, as our entry this year will require an increased booster to put Rustington on the national map.  Any assistance would be most appreciated.