Rugby Wins Gold Award for 16th Consecutive Year
Rugby has achieved several awards at the prestigious Heart of England in Bloom competition, marking a blooming success.
The town's entry in this year's competition, run by the Royal Horticulture Society (RHS), followed the national gardening competition's theme, 'Plants and People.' Rugby retained the Gold in the Small City category and received the judge's discretionary award for Horticultural Excellence and the Heart of England in Bloom Overall Winner.
- Gold in the Small City category for the 16th consecutive year
- Judge's discretionary award for Horticultural Excellence
- Heart of England in Bloom Overall Winner
Rugby's submission included contributions from various groups, including schools, Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire, Rugby Wildlife Group, and others.
Rugby has been nominated for the national Britain in Bloom 2026 Small City category by the Heart of England region.
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Author's summary: Rugby wins gold for the 16th year.