Local Stations Take Part in Underground in Bloom

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Platforms and ticket halls transformed for annual competition

A number of local tube stations are among 68 stations, depots and train crew sites taking part in this year's Underground in Bloom competition.

They include:

District Line stations West Brompton, Putney Bridge, Stamford Brook, West Kensington, Turnham Green and Ravenscourt Park

Hammersmith and City and Circle Line stations Edgware Road, South Kensington and Bayswater

Central Line stations East Acton, North Acton and Notting Hill Gate plus White City Train Crew Accommodation

Acton Town Piccadilly Train Crew Accommodation (Bollo House)

Staff have transformed platforms, station entrances and ticket halls into colourful oases and some employees have used the 150th anniversary of London Underground for inspiration by growing a bed of flowers in the shape of the number 150 or by cultivating Victorian era blooms.

Other staff have even used what little space they have to nurture a miniature lawn in a depot.

A team of judges has been assessing the entries, which include categories such as hanging baskets, tubs, cultivated gardens and fruit and veg.

This year has seen 68 entries from stations, depots and train crew sites. Judges are looking for overall impact of the display, imagination and creativity.

Extra points will be given for 'greener' gardens and for the interpretation of the 150th anniversary theme.

Phil Hufton, Chief Operating Officer for London Underground, says: " I'd like to thank all our staff for turning our stations, depots and train crew sites into places that are bursting with colour in the 150th year of the world's first underground railway.

" Real effort has gone into creating these horticultural masterpieces by our workforce in their own time and we know it's much appreciated by our customers.

" With so many excellent entries it's going to be tough to choose the outright winners of each category, every entrant should be proud of their achievements."

The awards ceremony will take place on September 11 at City Hall.

 

August 7, 2013