Friday 28th May, 1.15pm – 4.30pm

1.15pm Registration

1.30pm Welcome and introduction: Mike Fitt

1.45pm ‘Blooming Brilliant’: In Bloom Campaigns, Neighbourhood Awards, Special Awards: Peter Holman – South & South East In Bloom

2.10pm ‘Waving The Flag’: Greenflag Awards, Green Pennant, Eco- Schools: Paul Todd – Keep Britain Tidy

2.35pm ‘Behind the Scenes’: A Judge’s viewpoint and Allotment Awards: Simon Richards - The Royal Parks

3.00pm Refreshments

3.20pm ‘Dig Together Days’: Community Gardening: Toni Assirati

3.45pm ‘Growing Your Neighbourhood’: Next Steps Plenary Session

4.30pm Close

Speakers:

Peter Holman. Chairman of South and South East In Bloom, and Managing Trustee, London In Bloom

Paul Todd. Greenflag Awards Scheme Manager, Keep Britain Tidy

Simon Richards. Park Manager, Richmond Park, The Royal Parks - Greenflag judge, London In Bloom judge. London Garden Society

Toni Assirati. Head of Education & Community Engagement, The Royal Parks

Mike Fitt OBE. Former Director of Parks & Deputy Chief Executive, The Royal Parks. Now a resident of Ryde, IOW.

If you wish to attend, contact Mike Fitt on [email protected]