THE latest Barnsley in Bloom winners have been announced – and it’s good news for 16 different organisations.

The Yorkshire in Bloom judges gave more than a dozen Barnsley institutes the awards this year – after assessing several of the town’s green spaces, squares and gardens.

Areas such as Birkwood Primary School, Royston Canal Club and Owd Martha’s Yard all picked up the top gongs.

Coun James Higginbottom, cabinet spokesperson for environment and highways, said: “Once again we’ve had another fantastic result in the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards.

“We are immensely proud and fortunate to have so many talented volunteers across Barnsley who work hard all year round to keep our borough looking clean and green.

“I would like to say a huge congratulations to everyone who took part and to all those who received an award.

“These awards are a real testament to the hard work and dedication that is put in by our parks team, volunteers and community groups.”

A full list of the Barnsley winners can be found below.

Owd Martha’s Yard – Growing Your Community – Gold

Barnsley Hospice – Charitable Organisations – Gold

Friends of Wombwell Park – RHS Its Your Neighbourhood – Level Four – Thriving

Goldthorpe Railway Embankment – RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood – Level Five Outstanding

Mates of Milton – RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood – Level Four – Thriving

Robert St Community Allotment – RHS It’s your Neighbourhood – Level Four – Thriving

Royston Green Spaces Group – RHS It’s your Neighbourhood – Level Five – Outstanding

Birkwood Primary School – Young People’s Award – Gold

Barnsley Main Heritage Group – Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces – Gold

Cannon Hall Park and Gardens – Parks Gardens and Open Spaces – Platinum

Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve – Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces – Platinum

Elsecar Park & Nature Reserve – Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces – Platinum

Friends of Monk Bretton Park – Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces – Platinum

Friends of Thurnscoe Park – Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces – Silver Gilt

Friends of Wilthorpe Park – Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces – Platinum

Royston Canal Club – Parks, Gardens, and Open Spaces – Platinum