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Shirley West joined Guildford in Bloom about 10 years ago when she entered her own garden. Her involvement escalated with Blooming Picnic – as Shirley was President of Castle Green Bowling Club, they supported Guildford in Bloom by running the Tea and Cake Cafe.
Shirley now leads the Schools Team and attends the main committee meetings to update on schools.
Shirley says: “GiB means a lot to me working with a lovely committee being able to get involved with Guildford residents and their lovely gardens. I love meeting people and talking to them and especially the schools - the children are a delight to speak to and the pride they take in showing you around seeing the excitement on their little faces just wonderful.
The highlight for me is seeing the excitement on the faces of the winners especially on the Awards evening and meeting and greeting all those lovely children and people I had met on the
way to that special night.
I look forward to seeing GiB getting bigger and better in future years.