A local town has made it to the final of the Britain in Bloom Thames and Chiltern competition.

Wokingham Town Council have confirmed the news with an announcement of their new title sponsor - local subscription-based heating and plumbing cover, SecureHeat.

The Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘Britain in Bloom’ is one of the largest horticultural campaigns in Europe with the year-round aim of creating a more beautiful Britain.

After 10 years of hard work, Wokingham in Bloom won its first regional GOLD award for a large town in the Britain in Bloom Thames and Chiltern competition.

This meant they were given automatic entry into the National Finals in 2023.

Wokingham in Bloom Committee Chair, Morag Malvern, said: “Sponsors are essential to the future of Wokingham in Bloom.

"We’ve many projects on the go each year including community gardens and regeneration of unloved spaces, all bringing different segments of the community together.

"We’ve always plenty of practical and creative work going on throughout the year to keep our 140 volunteers busy, so funding and partnership work are essential to help us take projects to the next level.”

SecureHeat’s, Will Monk, a keen environmentalist, has already been on-site with the team at Howard Palmer Gardens to install a bug house that they built.

Will said: “Wokingham in Bloom is an amazing initiative, enriching the local environment for all Wokingham generations to enjoy."