RHS praise for floral displays at 12 Northern stations across the North West

Alderley Edge (Cheshire), Altrincham (Greater Manchester), Croston (Lancashire), Hale (Greater Manchester), Hindley (Greater Manchester), Leyland (Lancashire), Lytham (Lancashire), St Annes on the Sea (Lancashire) and Wilmslow (Cheshire) stations were all recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by the UK’s leading garden charity.

The team at Chorley (Lancashire) was recognised for their display outside the station – which picked up a ‘Gold’ award in the ‘Best Small City’ category – while those at Knutsford (Cheshire) and Squires Gate (Lancashire) stations were also recognised with ‘Thriving’ certifications.

Special recognition went to the team responsible for displays at St Annes on the Sea (Lancashire) station, who picked up a special award for achieving the coveted ‘Outstanding’ certification for the past five consecutive years.

Craig Harrop, regional director for Northern, said: “All credit to the volunteers across our network that go above and beyond to make the floral displays at our stations truly ‘award winning’.

“Their hard work and that of our community teams not only enhances the aesthetics of our stations but also strengthens community relationships and collaboration.

“This recognition by the RHS is a testament to the power of collective action in addressing local issues and building stronger, united communities.”

For more information about the RHS ‘Britain in Bloom’ awards, visit: https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/community-gardening/news/articles/bloom-awards-results

Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.