The sheep had previously wrecked some of the exhibits just before they were due to be judged
There was a big sigh of relief when the sun shone and the rain and sheep stayed away for Rawtenstall in Bloom National RHS judging day.
READ MORE: Get all the latest Lancashire news straight to your inbox for free with the LancsLive daily newsletter. The scoring for this competition is not just about the Horticulture, the community involvement and the environment are also key parts. The Community of Rawtenstall has really came together to join in following the theme of sunflowers, slippers and sparrows with fantastic window displays, craft displays, knitting and crocheting, lots of children’s pictures, decorated shoe lasts with the story of the slipper industry in Rossendale.
Following formal judging a Picnic in the park event had been organised at Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall to celebrate the day, where everyone could relax , chat and enjoy the food which had been kindly sponsored by Mulderrigs- Farleys solicitors, Thomson FM Consultants and Boys.
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