Known locally as the “Orange Army” thanks to our bright matching T-shirts, you’ll regularly spot us around Ilfracombe tackling overgrown hedges, clearing weeds, and helping keep our town looking its best. What began as a small idea, with just a handful of volunteers meeting up occasionally, has grown into a dedicated and much-loved community group.

Today, we have more than 20 enthusiastic volunteers who give their time every Sunday from 10am–12pm (weather permitting). The team spirit amongst the group is incredible, and the encouragement and appreciation we receive from the local community continues to inspire and motivate us every week.

As our group has grown, so too has the range of projects we support. Alongside our regular gardening and maintenance work, we have also worked closely with Ilfracombe Town Council, lending a hand with painting and sprucing up areas as part of the High Street regeneration programme.

More than anything, Ilfracombe in Bloom has become a network of friends brought together by a shared passion for improving our town. Through teamwork, community spirit, and pride in where we live, we continue to make a positive difference — one project at a time.