Help make county beautiful

Angus Council is now taking entries for the Pride in Place Beautiful Angus Competition 2017, a chance for the county’s top gardeners to show themselves at their greenfingered best.

The competition is for all ages and gardening abilities and has recognised its tenants’ gardening prowess annually for more than 60 years.

Recognition now extends beyond tenants’ garden fences.

Whether a planter, hanging basket or public space, the competition awards the effort put in at licensed premises, schools and nurseries, as well as town and village groups.

Projects can also vie for the Pride in Place Communities Gold Award.

People can also nominate a person, school, pub or community group they feel deserves recognition.

The closing date for applications for schools, nurseries and out-of-school clubs is May 12, while the closing date for tenants and licensed premises is June 5.

The parks team are also happy to offer any tips or advice and the judging will be carried out by the team, along with local people.

Judging for schools happens in June, with remaining entries assessed in July – judged according to cleanliness, use of colour, integration of plants, use of space, innovation and sustainability. Prizes will be presented in September.