Proud villages strike gold with In Bloom award
The proud parish of Harthill with Woodall has struck gold in this year’s Yorkshire In Bloom competition.
For it has been presented with the gold award in the large village category to reward the efforts of residents in turning the parish into a picture of floral colour.
Coun Ian Lloyd, the chairman of Harthill with Woodall Parish Council, received the accolade at a special Yorkshire In Bloom awards ceremony in York.
He said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Harthill with Woodall. Last year, we missed out on gold by one point, so to make it over the line this time is very rewarding.
“It... read more
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