School children have risen to the challenge of designing a minibeasts themed carpet bed for display in Gostrey Meadow. 

The competition which is organised by Farnham in Bloom inspired many creative entries with the winning design being submitted by Willow, a pupil at Badshot Lea Infants School. 

Councillor Mat Brown, Lead Member for Environment says: “Willow’s vibrant creation features a striking ladybird surrounded by flowers, symbolising the beauty and importance of the small creatures that share our environment. Well done to everybody who took part in the competition and a big thank you to Farnham Lions for sponsoring the carpet bed.”

Willow’s intricate design has been transformed into a living display by Farnham Town Council’s outside workforce using a design prepared by InstaPlant. They’ve used 60 trays of eight different plant varieties. These included Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’, Alternanthera lehmanni – Intensive Red, and Echeveria elegans.

Simon Moran-Smith, President of Farnham Lions says: “Farnham Lions have sponsored the carpet bed in Gostrey Meadow for many years and are delighted to continue supporting this much-loved community feature. The ladybird design is perfect for this year’s theme, and we are especially proud to encourage the creativity of young people in our community through initiatives like this.”

The carpet bed is now on display in Gostrey Meadow for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the summer.