GARDEN-lovers are invited to start preparing for this year s Topsham in Bloom contest. There are five categories for the 2009 competition open to people from the town. They include residential front gardens, shops, non-residential which covers pubs and cl

GARDEN-lovers are invited to start preparing for this year's Topsham in Bloom contest.

There are five categories for the 2009 competition open to people from the town.

They include residential front gardens, shops, non-residential which covers pubs and clubs, community group displays and residential containers.

The judging stage starts in the week commencing Monday, July 6.

Cups and certificates will be presented to the winners in August.

Entry form will be available from Monday, June 1, at Topsham News, Segal's Bookshop and the town's library.

Applications must be returned to Topsham News by no later than Monday, July 6.