Kent Wildlife Trust - Dedication for Bill

Kent Wildlife Trust dedicate Maidstone in Bloom triumph to long-serving volunteer who sadly lost his battle with cancer before the winners were revealed.



Staff at Kent Wildlife Trust have dedicated a win at the Maidstone in Bloom competition to a long-serving volunteer who dedicated decades to creating a wild garden at their Nature Park at Tyland Barn.

Bill Hickmott began volunteering with the conservation charity in 1997, where he shared his love of nature-friendly gardening with staff and fellow volunteers at Tyland Barn and Sevenoaks. For the last few years, Bill has spent much of his time at Tyland Barn helping to manage the site, which features a pond dipping platform, nature trails, wildflower meadows, and a wooded area. His tireless efforts and those of his fellow volunteers in creating the nature haven have created a legacy for many to enjoy for future generations.