National judges Roger Burnett and Dale Hector visited on Wednesday, August 5, just a fortnight after regional judges David and Lesley Pritchard declared Malvern 'ready' for the large town category of the Bloom UK Finals following a successful dress rehearsal tour. The day began with a welcome reception at Malvern Town Council’s Community Hub in Victoria Park before the judges were taken on a whistle‑stop visit to key green spaces and community projects. Town clerk Linda Blake said being selected for the national finals was 'an honour' and praised everyone involved. “Many people think that the Malvern in Bloom campaign is just about our bedding displays and hanging baskets, but it is so much more than that.” The results of the Britain in Bloom UK finals will be announced at an awards ceremony in Rochdale in October.