GREEN-fingered residents and businesses owners in Bovey Tracey have struck Gold.

The town has been praised by the Mayor after a set of great results at the South West in Bloom 2025 Competition.

Overall, the town took Gold with Bovey Tracey Primary School rated Outstanding and shortlisted for the Clem Preece Memorial Cup.

Gold was also awarded to Brookside Tea Room which, in addition, was placed second in the Amberol Trophy for best business floral display.

Outstanding status was awarded to both The Friends of Mill Marsh Park and the Community Garden while the Bovey Tracey Garden Club and Growing Space initiative were classed as Advancing.

The Dartmoor Community Kitchen Hub was awarded Thriving status.

Mayor Cllr Sheila Brooke said: ‘Thank you to the community groups, businesses and so many other residents and volunteers who delivered a great outcome and achieved Gold for the town.

‘You are certainly putting Bovey Tracey on the map in the south west.

‘What better way to celebrate this year’s success than with an even better display next year so here’s hoping more groups and businesses can be part of our entry in 2026.

‘Many towns across the country are struggling to combat the twin challenges of online shopping and escalating business costs.

‘Bovey is thankfully bucking that trend and initiatives such as South West in Bloom provide the perfect platform for showcasing our amazing town and all that is has to offer.’

Certificates will be presented to the winners at a ceremony due to be held in The Riverside Centre at 10.30am on Wednesday October 29.