Hexthorpe residents celebrated for making a positive difference at gala awards ceremony
The first-ever Hexthorpe Gala was held on Saturday 25 July
Those who have made a real positive difference to how Hexthorpe looks and feels were celebrated at a local award ceremony, with prizes being presented to the best gardens, allotments, decorative displays and community champions from across the area.
Taking place at the neighbourhood’s Green Flag winning park, the first-ever Hexthorpe Gala was held on Saturday 25 July. Here, residents were able to take part in all kinds of fun activities and got to spend time outdoors with their friends and families.
Among other things, visitors enjoyed ice cream and refreshments, a bouncy castle, a raffle and a number of games.
Also featured as part of the event, the winners for this year’s Hexthorpe in Bloom awards were announced too. Spotlighting local people who have taken great pride in their neighbourhood and done their bit to help it look its best, a total of nine prizes were up for grabs here.
Categories included “Young Green Hero of the Year”, “Allotment of the Year”, “Garden of the Year”, “Street of the Year”, “Decorative Display of the Year” and more.
Nominations for the awards opened earlier in 2026, with Hexthorpe residents being encouraged to put themselves and others forward for recognition. The winners and runners-up were then later determined by expert judges and a community vote.
Winner of the Community Champion of the Year award, Luz Wellmans, added: “It’s an honour to be recognised alongside so many amazing people, voluntary groups and organisations who all do such great things for Hexthorpe. I hope that we can encourage others to get involved with their local area and help make Doncaster the best place it can possibly be.”
The full list of winners and runners-up for the 2026 Hexthorpe in Bloom awards ca be found at https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/