A number of groups based in Ulverston won awards at this year's Cumbria in Bloom ceremony in Kendal.

The show, taking place on Tuesday, October 17, was one of three happening across the county this week celebrating the work of different communities.

Ulverston in Bloom were given a Gold Award, a Gold Award for Biodiversity and the Rickerby Trophy for Outstanding Market Town.

Kim Farr, Chair of the group, said: "We are absolutely delighted that the judges felt our work was worthy of a Gold Award.

"It is very encouraging to feel we are on the right track."

The Mail: Community groups from South Cumbria converged on Kendal on TuesdayCommunity groups from South Cumbria converged on Kendal on Tuesday (Image: Kim Farr)

The team have been focusing on nature and biodiversity throughout the year and have developed this work in the Croftlands area of Ulverston.

"We have created two new flower beds full of pollinator friendly plants and colour in partnership with South Lakes Housing and Continental Landscapes," Ms Farr explained.

"We have also worked with Westmorland and Furness Council to change grass mowing patterns to allow wildflowers to thrive and will be planting five new trees in November in consultation with local residents."

The group's success was joined by Ulverston BID, who won Gold and Silver Gilt for Biodiversity, and the Quaker Friendship Garden with their Gold for Biodiversity.

The Mail: Members of the groups with their awards and certificates celebrating their hard workMembers of the groups with their awards and certificates celebrating their hard work (Image: Kim Farr)

In the 'It's Your Neighbourhood' category, the Friends of Light burn Park and the Ulverston Civic Society were branded as 'Thriving', and Gill Banks Action Group got 'Outstanding'.

This category was set up by the Royal Horticultural Society as a unique initiative for small, resident-led communities to improve established areas in their region.

Ms Farr added: "We try to work with nature where we can, as well as making the town look beautiful so we have bird feeders and a water bowl, bird boxes, beetle buckets, a dead hedge and a small pond and make our own compost!

"We meet every Wednesday morning from February to November and we are a very sociable group, usually finishing with a cup of tea!"