THE annual Melrose in Bloom awards have been presented.

Held at the Ormiston Institute last week, the group’s chairwoman Val Miller handed out a number of top gardening prizes to locals.

Pippa Coles, Abbotsford Gardens and estates development manger, adjudged the Station Hotel to have the ‘Best Hotel Floral Display’ and Melrose caravan site to have created the ‘Best Other Business Display’.

Meanwhile John and Ann Dick picked up the ‘Best Private Garden’ accolade. And the 2018 ‘Meritorious Award’ was presented to local postmaster John Collins for his loyal service to the town.

Betty Brown received this year’s Chairman’s Award, for her invaluable support since Melrose in Bloom was formed 19 years ago.

Pictured left are: John Collins with Val Miller, Lucille and Jim Gray (Station Hotel), John and Ann Dick and Betty Brown with dog Wilma.