Blooming Marvellous

United Welsh has been awarded 1st Place in the annual 'Caerphilly in Bloom' competition for the Best High Street Premises. Against some tough competition the flower display outside our head office in Castle Street, Caerphilly came out on top.

Each year Caerphilly County Borough Council hold the competition. Caerphilly is transformed with many high street premises and residential areas getting involved. The town itself has also been awarded 2nd place in the 'Wales in Bloom' competition and will now be entered into 'Britain in Bloom'.

The success of the United Welsh display is down to the hard work and dedication of Charles Larcombe. After taking on the role as Acting Caretaker some 2 years ago Charles has completely transformed the flower displays turning the building into the pride of the town.

Charles said: "Obviously doing well in the competition is great news but even more satisfying is the way that the garden seems to lift people's spirits as they walk past. The comments of support from members of the public have been really encouraging. I've got some new ideas for next year and hopefully they will help the Town to go one better!"

 12th August 2008

Charles Larcombe attending to the gardens