Usk in Bloom is celebrating winning a Gold Award and being crowned Wales in Bloom Large Village Champion 2025, with Abergavenny in Bloom winning gold in the Town category.

The awards were presented at a ceremony held in Wrexham on Friday, 3 October 2025, hosted by Wrexham County Borough Council.

Beyond the flowers, volunteers contribute countless hours to community care — painting benches, cleaning streets, maintaining planters, and supporting environmental and community engagement projects. Much of this behind-the-scenes work often goes unnoticed, but it plays a vital role in keeping the areas beautiful, sustainable, and welcoming.

The 2025 displays and community gardens have once again brought wellbeing and joy to residents and visitors throughout the year.

Cllr Paul Griffiths, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, said: “Huge congratulations to Usk and Abergavenny in Bloom.

“These awards are a testament to just how hard all of the volunteers work throughout the year.

“Without their tireless efforts, our towns and villages wouldn’t be nearly as colourful and welcoming.

“Well done on attaining the gold standard for yet another year.”

To find out more or get involved with Usk or Abergavenny in Bloom, visit uskinbloom.org.uk  or abergavennytowncouncil.gov.uk/abergavenny-in-bloom/