Time to create a riot of colour and win prizes too

LITTLEHAMPTON Town Council's Garden And Allotments Competition 2007 was launched on Thursday.

Although it will not be judged until the third week in July, the early launch gives gardeners plenty of time to get their lawns looking lovely and make their flowerbeds fantastic.

Prizes will be awarded for the best small front garden, small back garden, large front garden, large back garden, communal garden, patio garden and commercial or industrial frontages as well as best street, best new entrant and best infant or junior school.

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Nominations for awards are being sought from across the community, giving people a chance to vote for their favourite garden.

The competition was launched at Fairhaven Plants in Toddington Lane, Littlehampton, its main sponsors.

Among those present were: Littlehampton mayor Malcolm Belchamber; Diane and Don Smith, owners of Fairhaven Plants, and their son Marc; Glyn Allen, chairman of Littlehampton Allotments and Leisure Gardens Association, and John Stevens, chairman of the Littlehampton Traders' Partnership.

Mr Belchamber said: "I think it is vital to appreciate how something like this competition can play its part in promoting Littlehampton as a town that encourages pride in its environment and community."

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An awards presentation for the winners will be held at the council's New Millennium Chamber on August 23.

More information about the competition, including criteria, guidelines and an entry/nomination form, will be included in the council's Progress newsletter which will soon be delivered to every household in Littlehampton.

Forms are also available from the council's offices at the Manor House, Church Street, and Fairhaven Plants.

The closing date for entries and nominations is July 6.