You can cast your vote on North Uist and Benbecula Locality Planning Partnership’s Facebook page

Abigail Taylor

Uist in Bloom, hosted by North Uist and Benbecula Locality Planning Partnership allowed the community to submit images of their gardens and outdoor spaces to win votes online.

A donation of £500 will be made to the community hall of the winning location with the aim of the competition to encourage as many people as possible to get into their own gardens and community space.

Voting will take place on North Uist and Benbecula Locality Planning Partnership and Am Pàipear‘s Facebook page.

Community Development Officer Jemma MacVicar said: “We are delighted to have had so many entries to Uist in Bloom, to see nine of our local halls being supported by members of the community is absolutely fantastic.  All the entries look wonderful, with so much dedication going into each garden, it is anticipated to be a very close competition to crown the winner of Uist in Bloom 2021.”

“There are so many beautiful gardens in Uist and its nice to recognise the work that goes into these and in particular the community effort with communal spaces and roadside displays which are out for everyone to enjoy.”

There are ten entries representing nine halls across Uist.

Jemma continued: “We would like to encourage as many people to vote as possible, the £500 prize for the winning hall will be a big help especially after little or no income for many halls throughout lockdown.”

Funding for the project came from Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery.