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Woolton won Best Large Village for the 6th time in succession
Gateacre Village won Best Small Village - an improvement on third place last year
The Marie Curie Hospice in Woolton won best Hospital Gardens in the NW

and to cap it all Woolton has been entered into the national Britain in Bloom awards in 2010 to represent the North West. This is the third time, having gained Silver Gilt and then Gold awards at the last two in 2006 and 2008.

At the Neighbourhood Awards all entries in Woolton and Gateacre gained Merit awards, with the exception of Turners Court in Gateacre, and they were awarded `outstanding contribution'.