Local schools met at the Town Hall on Friday 18th March for the finals of Airbourne in Bloom.

Each school produced displays that included cross-curricular work as well as a garden design for a 3.8 metre diameter flower bed at Holywell.

The judges, headed by the Mayor, met pupils to talk about their work which was presented as text, pictures, models and laptop presentations.  After much deliberation Saint John's Meads CE Primary School were declared the winners for 2011.

Saint John's Meads CE Primary School winning design

Victorious Saint John's Meads met the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mike Thompson, to see their design planted at Holywell on 10th June. The design includes sunshine, an air balloon and a Red Arrow. They and the runners up also received a selection of prizes.

The competition was organised by Eastbourne Education Business Partnership and supported by Eastbourne Borough Council's Parks and Gardens staff.

Our June News page has further information and a picture.