TfL names In Bloom competition winners
Staff-led gardening contest celebrates green spaces across London's transport network.
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Transport for London (TfL) has revealed the winners of its yearly In Bloom competition, a staff-driven gardening contest that involved approximately 60 stations, offices, and depots. This year's event focused on the theme 'Volunteers', aligning with the United Nations International Year of the Volunteer.
Staff were encouraged to contribute plants and lead gardening workshops to support the competition's theme. Mete Coban, deputy mayor for environment and energy, commended the participants, stating that the competition exemplifies bringing nature into urban settings. He added that the Mayor and his office congratulate the winners and thank all who participated in creating a greener London.
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Best in Show and Volunteer Awards
The Hammersmith Grove Service Control Centre team earned the Dennis Sanger Best in Show award for their 'Tiny Forest' initiative. Judges noted how this project involved the local community and extended the garden into the service control centre, enhancing the workspace for everyone. High Barnet Train Crew Accommodation and Kensington Olympia station were joint recipients of the Volunteer award.
The High Barnet team organised bake sales, pizza nights, and a sunflower growing contest in addition to donating plants. Staff at Kensington Olympia created a planter specifically designed to commemorate the United Nations Year of Volunteering.
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Environment Award Recipients
Acton Town station and Ruislip depot were jointly awarded the Environment prize. Their garden designs were recognised for repurposing old materials. Ann Gavaghan, customer experience manager at TfL, expressed her satisfaction with the ongoing enthusiasm for the competition among staff and customers across the transport network. She highlighted the competition's role in celebrating those who create green spaces and acknowledging the positive environmental and mental health effects of these areas.
The In Bloom competition is part of TfL's wider environmental initiatives. As of September 2026, the transport body operates the largest zero-emission bus fleet in western Europe, comprising 3,000 vehicles.
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+Who won the top award in the TfL In Bloom competition?
The Hammersmith Grove Service Control Centre team won the Dennis Sanger Best in Show award. Their winning project was a 'Tiny Forest' that involved the local community and transformed their workplace.
+Which stations shared the Volunteer award?
High Barnet Train Crew Accommodation and Kensington Olympia station jointly received the Volunteer award. Both teams were recognised for their efforts in engaging staff and the community, with Kensington Olympia creating a planter inspired by the UN Year of Volunteering.
+What was the theme for this year's TfL In Bloom competition?
The theme for this year's competition was 'Volunteers', which coincided with the United Nations International Year of the Volunteer. Staff were encouraged to participate by donating plants and organising gardening workshops.
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