GREEN fingered residents pitched for top spot in the West Bank in Bloom gardening competition.
The grand final was a hard fought affair but the gardener who was blooming the most was Milly Hewitt who scooped first prize.
Celebrations
The competition, part of the West Bank Jubilee celebrations, was judged by Tom Banks of Halton Council.
He said he was pleased to see such 'high quality of entries.'
Pamela Wallace, secretary of West Bank Community Forum, said: "I'm delighted so many people entered into the Jubilee spirit, taking part in all the competitions and enjoying the parties.
"We have been very lucky to have such good support from local people and businesses and the council."
The final results were: Best Back Yard/Garden first prize Mrs M Hewitt, second prize J&M Housley, joint third prize Joe Delaney/Keith Andrews and Ged Wallace.
Best hanging basket first prize Robert Jackson, second prize Susan Dyer.
Best under16 entry Paul Rutledge. Picture: Pictured (rear) are Cllr Ted Gleave, Peter Edge, Bill Lawson, Cllr Dave Leadbetter (front) Tom Banks, Milly Hewitt, and Robert Jackson
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