Rugby Wins Gold Award for 16th Consecutive Year
Rugby has achieved several awards at the prestigious Heart of England in Bloom competition, marking a blooming success.
The town's entry in this year's competition, run by the Royal Horticulture Society (RHS), followed the national gardening competition's theme, "Plants and People."
- Retained Gold in the Small City category
- Judge's discretionary award for Horticultural Excellence
- Heart of England in Bloom Overall Winner
Rugby has also been nominated for the national Britain in Bloom 2026 Small City category.
The submission included contributions from various groups, including:
- Schools
- Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire
- Rugby Wildlife Group
- Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
- Arden Ringing Group
- Ryton Garden Organic
Author's summary: Rugby wins 16th consecutive gold award in Heart of England in Bloom competition.