PROUD garden fanatics are being urged to grab a spade, don their marigolds and show off their floral creations in time for this year's Droitwich Spa in Bloom competition.

The event, now in it's 12th year of running is organised by Droitwich Spa Town Council and according to a council spokesman is aimed at promoting the excellent community spirit within the town.

The authority will be sponsoring prizes for a number of the competitions and there will also be a children's painting competition.

This year' s categories are:

Best kept garden (large and small)

Best hanging basket (Domestic or commercial)

lBest community floral display

Best school floral display

Best floral display (Public building/ Industrial estate)

Best community floral display by a retirement home or sheltered accommodation

Volunteers are also being sought for the Droitwich Spa in Bloom Campaign Working Party Committee and the town council are urging commercial organisations to contact them if they want to sponsor a flower bed.

Recently elected chairman of the Droitwich Spa in Bloom Campaign Working Party committee, Barry Nicholson said: "Spa residents should not be shy in coming forward. We need as many people as possible to enter to impress the judges, so come and get your entry forms now."

The judging will take place from Monday, June 23 to Sunday, July 6 and winners of each category will receive a prize.

To enter pick up an entry form from the town clerk's office, St Richard's House, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa. They must be returned by Friday, June 6. Alternatively call 01905 774258.