Wirral Partnership Homes

Over 100 Green fingered Wirral Partnership Homes (WPH) residents took part in this year’s WPH garden competition.  Winners were announced on Thursday 8 September at a ceremony held at the Lauries Centre in Birkenhead and awards were presented by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gerry Ellis.

The annual competition was sponsored by grass cutting contractor Sodexo.  Awards gave recognition to residents who had taken the time and effort to keep front gardens and communal areas tidy and attractive.

This year saw the introduction of the new ‘Environmental Award’ for schools and residents’ groups.  Funded by WPH and Sodexo, two £500 awards were presented to help groups to fulfil their plans to create new gardens.  The winners were Ridgeway High School – with a plan to repair their vandalised school garden and Coronation Buildings residents’ group -  who had drawn up plans to create a new communal garden area.

Resident and award winner Ms Bowers, 83 said “I love choosing plants and taking care of my garden.  It gets me outside every day and is very good for you.”

Nigel Payne, Sodexo said “I go to events like this up and down the country and Wirral really stands out for its sense of community spirit.”

Jayne Winders, Director of Housing Services, WPH said “These gardens are outstanding and make a real difference to the appearance of our neighbourhoods.  The awards evening shows WPH’s appreciation for residents’ effort. 

South - First and Second Prize: Mrs J Williams and Mrs G Parker, Tranmere

Central - First Prize: Mrs M Wilkinson, Moreton

North - Second Prize: Ms J Savage, Birkenhead

North - First Prize: Mr A Cheney, Birkenhead

South - Third Prize: Mrs J Lilliot, Rock Ferry

South - Second Prize: Ms J Bowers, Heswall

South - First Prize: Mr G Wright, Pensby

Central - Third Prize: Mrs D Khalique, Wallasey

Central - Second Prize: Miss B Sansom, Woodchurch

Central - First Prize: Westway Square TRA, Moreton

Front Garden Prize Winners

North - Third Prize: Ms M Stokes (award collected by Mr & Mrs Stringfellow)

North - Second Prize: Mrs E Smith, Birkenhead

North - First Prize: Mrs L Keating

not present at awards evening

South - Third Prize: Mrs J Foster, Mount Estate

South - Second Prize: Mr K Kennedy, Rock Ferry

South - First Prize: Mr G Corkish, Rock Ferry

Central - Third Prize: Mrs I Howard, Woodchurch

Central - Second Prize: Mrs M Cleary, Wallasey

Central - First Prize: Mr T Goodwin, Moreton

Overall Winner

Mr G Corkish, Rock Ferry

Community Spirit Award

Westway Square Tenant and Resident Association, Moreton

Coronation Buildings TRA

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