Tamworth has launched its 2012 In Bloom campaign, which this year will see the borough become a sea of red, white and blue to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Now groups, communities, businesses and individuals across Tamworth are being encouraged to get involved to help make the borough come alive in a vibrant burst of red, white and blue.

Tamworth is going for a hat-trick of gold awards, after taking the top award in the Heart of England in Bloom campaign for the past two years. This year’s Tamworth In Bloom campaign – Red, White and Bloom – will be a 60-day celebration, from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee through to the In Bloom judging day.

And everyone in Tamworth – especially those along the judging route – is being invited to do their bit in whatever way they can. That could be by organising a street party, planting gardens in a sea of red, white and blue, potting up a hanging basket or just putting up a flag.

Businesses are being invited to get involved by sponsoring a display, with banners, planters, troughs and flowerbeds are all available for branding with the names of supporting companies.

All of Tamworth’s schools have also been invited to take part in a gardening competition to grow the best posy, cushion or crown fit for a queen.

Cllr John Garner, Chairman of Tamworth in Bloom, said: “We want to see everyone in Tamworth getting behind Red, White and Bloom to help us celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, as well as going for gold for the third year running. Whether it’s sponsoring a display, offering support in kind, helping us to create displays or putting your green fingers to work, everyone can get involved and play their part in this historic In Bloom.

“However you decide to get involved, Red, White & Bloom is about more than just the flowers. It’s about the whole community showing pride in the environment.”

To get involved or for more information on sponsorship packages, contact Environmental Management on 01827 709445 or email environmentalmanagement@tamworth.gov.uk