The town enjoyed another successful year in the 2012 South & South East in Bloom competition. The Almonry garden received a Gold award, the cemetery a Silver Gilt award and the town itself a Silver Gilt award. Entries in these categories have again been made for the 2013 competition. Changes are being made in the private gardens category of the local Battle in Bloom competition. This year, awards will be made in respect of the Best Area Maintained by Children; the Best Small Vegetable Garden and the Best Area Maintained with Nature Conservation In Mind. There will also be a new award for the Best Spring Garden.