Loughborough looked its best for this year’s East Midlands in Bloom competition during a judges visit on Friday, 3 July 2026. The judges were given a tour which highlighted the town’s stunning green spaces, including Stonebow Washlands, Forest Road Greenbelt, Loughborough University and Queen’s Park. In addition, the judges visited a number of community sites looked after by volunteers. They heard about the work carried out over the past year by volunteers, community groups a