HAYWARDS HEATH
IN BLOOM
The next meeting is
15th December
2026
Dates TBC
Venue: Haywards Heath Town Hall
40 Boltro Road, RH16 1BA
Everyone is welcome to attend
Haywards Heath In Bloom brings together gardeners, community organisations, businesses and schools to celebrate the richness and diversity of growing things. We aim to stimulate social interactions, make new friends, learn new horticultural hobbies and have a local say on how your community develops and grows by fostering a great sense of community pride.
WHO ARE WE AND HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Haywards Heath In Bloom is a committee of volunteers working with Haywards Heath Town Council and reaching out to the wider community. Current members are Cllr Sandy Ellis (Chair), Brenda Gulliver, Sylvia Harris, Michael Figg, Alan Colgate, Andy Stempt, Murray Crump and Andrew Lawes. We are always looking for new members to add new skills and interests. Please call in to the Town Hall or email us. Join us on Litter Picks around the town to help keep our town clean and beautiful, our parks green, nature reserves and woodlands litter free for the local wildlife and for all to enjoy. We also enable local community groups to do their own litter-picking.
Haywards Heath is once again celebrating success after winning multiple accolades at the South & South East in Bloom Awards 2025, a prestigious initiative that recognises communities making sustainable and positive improvements to their local environments.
The town proudly achieved Gold for its Western Road Cemetery for the second consecutive year - a testament to the dedicated efforts of volunteers and Town Council staff who maintain this much-loved and peaceful space with care and respect for both nature and the community.
In addition to this outstanding achievement, Haywards Heath also received several awards in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category. Congratulations to all involved.
BEST KEPT GARDEN COMPETITION 2025
This summer, the Haywards Heath In Bloom committee were thrilled to host our Best Kept Garden & Allotment competition, shining a spotlight on the wonderful gardening talent across our community. From vibrant front gardens and colourful balconies to thriving allotments and beautifully presented business frontages, the entries were a joy to see.
Judging took place in July, and to celebrate the effort and creativity of all who took part, a special awards tea party was held at the Town Hall in October. Congratulations and thanks to all who took part!
Stay tuned for next year's competition - further information will be added here.
This year’s winners include –
Best Kept Front Garden: Mark Rayner & Julie Cox
Vale Road Allotment: Victor & Rosa Hernandez
Oathall Avenue Allotment: Mr & Mrs Winterflood
America Lane Allotment: Mr Alburd Damane
Summerhill Lane Allotment: Helen & Andy Crofoot
Best Business Frontage: Franklands Village Club/Nursery
Best Communal Garden: Petlands Lodge
Special Awards were also presented to:
Grove Garden – for outstanding community gardening projects
John Ellis – for his continued involvement and support
The Princess Royal Hospital – for their much-loved “Duck Garden”
