The Tallest Sunflower in the Borough Announced

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Cllr Audrey Wales, has announced the winner and runners-up of the Mid and East Antrim In Bloom Tallest Sunflower Competition.

Cllr Wales said “The winner is James Brown Kerr, aged 7, from Cullybackey, whose sunflower grew a mighty 3 metres. Runners-up are Laura Stewart, aged 12, from Ahoghill, with a blooming 2metre 85cm sunflower, and Noah McTeggart-Hughes, age 4, from Ballycarry, who grew an impressive 2metre 70cm sunflower.”

Cllr Wales commended the effort made, saying “After months of tender loving care by these young gardeners it’s great to see the end results. The time and dedication many entrants spend on tending their sunflowers is extraordinary and is a credit to them.”

Mayor of Mid & East Antrim pictured with James Brown Kerr, age 7, from Cullybackey

Cllr Wales continued “I would like to remind all the young people in the Borough that there is still a chance to enter the Mid and East Antrim In Bloom  Painting and Poetry competitions. Why not paint a picture of your garden or favourite flower or write a poem about ‘Mid and East Antrim In Bloom’?”

The Young People's painting and poetry competitions remain open until 30th September. Application forms are available at www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/inbloom