The Falkland in Bloom Community Awards were presented in the Community Hall to recognise the efforts made by local gardeners and business owners during the season.

Chairman, Dave Clark, welcomed those attending and awards were presented by landscape gardener and horticulturist David Du Puy who had earlier undertaken the final round of judging in the village.

Committee secretary Bert Allan said many complimentary remarks were made about the high quality of the horticultural efforts despite the summer's dismal weather.

AWARDS

Special awards for continued effort and display quality — Arlene and Bob Kidd, The Riggs; Margaret and Bob Stark, Horsemarket; Angus Kirk, Walker Trust Cottages; Karen and James Lamb, Burnside Cottage; Anne and Graeme Crofts, West Port; Neil Band, Southfield.

Discretionary awards — Fife Air Cadets Conservation Group (for contribution at Sugar Acre); Kim and Drew Lawson, High Street (special gable end display); Smart Cookies Nursery, Irene and Ross Tudor (outstanding display in first year); Miss and Mr Turnbull, South Street (quality mixed garden).

Best window box — Wilma and Jim Fleming, Southfield; best container garden — Margaret and Dave Dryburgh, West Port; best hanging basket — Jan Watson, Southfield; best sheltered housing container — Cath and Jim Downie, Castle Park; best vegetable garden — Wilma and John Duncan, Lomond Crescent; best business premises — Jack Henderson, Lomond Tavern; best house fron — Linda and Alan Cairns, Cameron Drive; Judges' Award — Rachel and Ian Paton, Lomond Crescent (modern cottage garden); best garden — Moira and Jim Duncan, Lomond Crescent.