RESIDENTS and businesses are being urged to get their entries ready for Upton in Bloom.

The committee responsible for organising the town's entry in the national Heart of England in Bloom competition hopes to find the best pub and restaurant gardens, front gardens, courtyards and house frontages in the town.

Shops are also invited to create window displays.

Judging will take place from July 1-3 and cups will be awarded to the winners in each category.

Entry costs £2 and forms are available from the town's Tourist Information Centre.