Committee Members:

"The Guildford in Bloom Committee, as people who live or work in the town, have a special affection for Guildford, and as such want the town to be kept at its best, for residents and visitors alike" Chairman, Guildford in Bloom Committee

Chairman:                                                Cllr Jennifer  Powell

Jen is superbly qualified to lead the Guildford in Bloom Committee.  She has recently been appointed as Portfolio Holder for People and Partnerships and not only is she involved in the Town Centre Management Group and Retail & Tourism Sector of the Business Forum, she is also a Magistrate.  Jen is passionate about the presentation and heritage of the Borough.

Vice Chair:                                     Mrs Dorothy Walden

Dorothy is chairman of the Boxgrove Park Residents' and Neighbourhood Watch Association.  Each year she takes part in judging one of the categories for the Guildford in Bloom Competition which she diligently supports, encouraging residents of the Borough to "green" their gardens and keeping Boxgrove Park Estate well informed about Guildford in Bloom.

Parks and Countryside Officer:       Roger Jones

Roger is the Parks and Countryside General Manager for Guildford Borough Council and as such is responsible for the overall management of the Borough's parks, countryside sites, playgrounds and sports grounds.  He has worked in Amenity Horticulture around the country for over 30 years as Nursery Manager, Parks Superintendent and Assistant Director.  Roger has been involved in 'In Bloom Competitions' in Cardiff and Cheltenham.  He is keen to ensure Guildford maintains its reputation for floral excellence, high standards and customer satisfaction. 

Parks and Countryside Officer:       Chris Bruce

Chris is the Deputy General Manager for Parks and Countryside at the Borough Council and is responsible for ensuring the town landscape is maintained to the highest standards.  Chris has over 30 years experience working in amenity horticulture.   He is also a regular guest on local radio where he promotes the local regional and national 'In Bloom Competitions' and raises awareness about horticulture, conservation and recycling.   He also manages Guildford's Hampton Court Flower exhibit. 

Parks and Countryside Officer:       Sally Crundwell

Sally is Events Officer for Parks and Countryside at Guildford Borough Council and has been involved in the 'In Bloom' competitions for the last two years.  A keen gardener, qualified in Landscape Architecture, Sally enjoys promoting, organising and judging the local competitions.

Guildford in Bloom Sponsor:                        Matthew Burns

Matthew is the Senior Partner at the local firm of Burns and Webber Estate Agent.  They first generously supported Guildford in Bloom in the Queen's Golden Jubilee year and are our main sponsor this year too.  They see Guildford in Bloom as an opportunity to invest in the long term future of the Borough.

Town Centre Representative:         Maurice Byham

Maurice is Town Centre Manager and represents the retail and business community, providing help and guidance with their participation in Guildford in Bloom.  The Town Centre Management Group are proactive and financially supportive to help ensure that Guildford looks good throughout the year.

Commercial Representative:                Cathy Wiles

Cathy has been the Store Manager of Heals for the last 13 years and chaired the Retail Sector Group for many years.  She has sat on the Committee since it was set up and actively encourages fellow retailers to support Guildford in Bloom and make our attractive town centre even more beautiful.

Schools Representative:                            Suki Lowres

Suki works as a nursery nurse in Primary Schools in the County and has a particular interest in school's grounds development.

Residents Associations:                               Rosemary Bird

Rosemary has recently joined the Committee but as a keen gardener and the Treasurer of Merrow Residents Association, she is enthusiastic about the environment and the enhancement of her local area.

Allotments Representative:                Arthur Kinge

Arthur is a voluntary manager of Guildford Horticultural Society and is dedicated to managing and promoting the allotments to the south of the Borough for use by residents of Guildford.

Environmental Forum Representative:  Raymond Smith

Raymond chairs the Biodiversity Group of the Guildford Environmental Forum.  He sees his role in Guildford in Bloom as providing a gentle reminder of the importance of the natural eco-systems on which all human life depends.