Ledbury's Tourist Information Centre, has a new member of staff in the shape of a scarecrow.

The newcomer, in the uniform of a TIC assistant, has been made especially by staff member Sue Stone, in support of Ledbury in Bloom.

This year, a display of scarecrows made by the community will form part of the town's presentation on July 15, regional judging day for Ledbury in Bloom.

The town's own scarecrow-making competition will be judged on July 5, with a prize-giving evening scheduled for August 19. Entry forms are available now from the TIC, and must be in by June 28.