Winner of 2026 Greenhill Gardens floral bedding display revealed

The Mayor of Weymouth had the pleasure of announcing that the Lexi May Trust has been selected as the charity to feature in the 2026 floral bedding display at Greenhill Gardens.  

Each year, the logo or crest of a local charitable organisation is recreated by Weymouth Town Council’s gardeners in a floral tribute, with the eye-catching display providing a popular attraction for residents and visitors to the town.  

In 2026, the chosen charity is the Lexi May Trust, which provides memorable days out for children who have a terminal or life limiting condition living in Dorset.  

Welcoming the news, Carly Hopkin, Trustee of the Lexi May Trust and Lexi’s mother said: “The Lexi May Trust are delighted to have been chosen for floral bedding at Greenhill’s Garden. 2026 sees the 10th anniversary of The Lexi May Trust registered charity set up by the parents of Lexi, who sadly lost her life aged 8 to a brain tumour.  

“To see the floral bedding will be a beautiful tribute to Lexi and the wonderful work and support the Trust offers to families in Dorset. Pink, purple and white are the logo colours which was designed by Lexi’s mummy being Lexi’s favourite colours. The horseshoe represents Lexi’s love and passion for horse riding and the star for being the brightest star in the sky.” 

The Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Caroline Nickinson was involved in the decision-making process, and met with members of the Council’s Greenspaces Team, including the gardeners to choose the Lexi May Trust as the charity to have its logo set in flowers in the gardens in 2026. 

Cllr Nickinson said: “We are so proud to be able to support this local charity. They do such valuable work supporting children with terminal illness and life-limiting conditions throughout Dorset with the provision of memorable, fun, and special days out.”  

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