Northumbria in Bloom is the regional voluntary organisation that administers the Britain in Bloom competition in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Teesside.
2010 Awards
Best Small Town
Rowlands Gill – Silver
Ryton - Silver
Best Town
Birtley - Silver
Best Large Town
Whickham - Gold 
Best Large Village
Greenside - Bronze
Best Urban Community
Blaydon & Winlaton - Silver Gilt
Best Voluntary Project
Whickham Library Garden - Gold
Best Conservation Project
Watergate Forest Park, Whickham - Gold
Path Head Water Mill, Ryton - Gold
Innovation in Parks and Open Spaces
Gilliland Play Area, Birtley (Birtley East Park) - Silver Gilt (Overall Winner)
Best Combined Efforts of Residents
The Birches, Whickham - Gold
Greenfields OAPs, Ryton - Silver Gilt